Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado Dippers + The RecipeGirl Cookbook Giveaway - Easy Recipes for Family Time

May 29, 2013

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Raise your hand if you love Macaroni and Cheese! <My hand is raised very high!>

Now, how many of you have had Macaroni and Cheese SOUP!? Not many of you? Me neither, until the other day. And, it was marvelous.

So marvelous that I can't wait to make it again. And again. And again... you get the picture.

This creation comes from Lori Lange, the RecipeGirl. She recently sent me a copy of her new cookbook, The RecipeGirl Cookbook, which is just as fantastic as her blog. It includes some recipes from her website, yet most of them are new for the book. These recipes range from very easy to a little more involved, but everything is completely do-able by your average home cook. The ending pages include entertaining tips and themed menus that I'm particularly very excited about.

I've already made a couple of recipes from Lori's book and blog that have pleased not only my palate, but also my husband's and toddler's. This Macaroni and Cheese Soup, though, has to be one of our favorites. I love that it's completely homemade, easy to make, and is kicked up a notch from your typical cheesy pasta dish by injecting Dijon mustard and hot sauce. The roasted tomatoes are a clever addition, as we all know how well cheese and tomatoes go together. It was hard for me not to pop each tomato in my mouth before the soup was done!

While I was cooking the macaroni, I saw an avocado on my counter that needed to be used up. So, I sliced it up, rolled the slices in some spiced Panko crumbs, and then lightly fried them to create "dippers" for the soup. They made a great accompaniment that I think you'd like, too, so I added it to the recipe.

I also think you'd like RecipeGirl's entire cookbook, so I'm giving you a chance to win one! It's easy peasy to enter. See below:

To enter for your chance to win one copy of The RecipeGirl Cookbook:

Visit RecipeGirl.com and then come back and leave a comment here telling me which recipe on her site stands out to you most! That's it!
Giveaway closes on Saturday, June 1st at 10:00PM EST.
One winner will be chosen randomly and announced at the top of this post. Winner will also be notified by email, so make sure you leave a valid email address in the appropriate field.
Only one entry per person please.
Open to U.S. residents only.

Disclosure: This contest is sponsored by yours truly.

Now here's the recipe!

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Avocado Dippers

Lightly fried avocado slices to accompany your Macaroni and Cheese Soup or serve with your favorite dip. Double, triple or quadruple the recipe to create a fun appetizer!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: avocado side dish

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 126kcal

Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

⅓ cup frying oil
¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 Avocado , ripe but still firm

Instructions

Heat the oil in a medium skillet.
Combine the bread crumbs, mustard and salt in a pie plate or shallow dish. Slice and peel the avocado into sturdy strips.
Dip each strip into the seasoned bread crumbs, then lightly fry in the skillet. Work in 2-3 batches, and make sure to flip every 30 seconds or so to fry each side of the avocado slice.
Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain and cool.

Notes

Recipe source: The Recipe Girl

Nutrition

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Recipe Card

Print Recipe

5 from 1 vote

Avocado Dippers

Lightly fried avocado slices to accompany your Macaroni and Cheese Soup or serve with your favorite dip. Double, triple or quadruple the recipe to create a fun appetizer!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: avocado side dish

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 126kcal

Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

⅓ cup frying oil
¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 Avocado , ripe but still firm

Instructions

Heat the oil in a medium skillet.
Combine the bread crumbs, mustard and salt in a pie plate or shallow dish. Slice and peel the avocado into sturdy strips.
Dip each strip into the seasoned bread crumbs, then lightly fry in the skillet. Work in 2-3 batches, and make sure to flip every 30 seconds or so to fry each side of the avocado slice.
Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain and cool.

Notes

Recipe source: The Recipe Girl

Nutrition

Tried this recipe?Take a pic and tag @seededtable or #SeededAtTheTable to be featured!

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decanter says
December 06, 2017 at 8:25 am

Hello,I am so excited about all of her kid-friendly recipes! How do I choose only one stand-out recipe? I’m very excited about the croissant chicken! I think my family will love it!
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Nicole S. says
June 01, 2013 at 5:03 pm

The apple cider doughnuts look incredible!
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Dana N says
June 01, 2013 at 4:52 pm

The bruschetta with peach salsa and melted Brie sounds delicious!
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Christine Noella says
June 01, 2013 at 2:56 pm

Twisting my arm to pick just ONE! (Big Smile) Looking forward to the Apricot Balsamic Chicken. (Making Grocery List Right NOW!) Will also stock up for the Macaron and Cheese Soup!
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Laura says
June 01, 2013 at 10:19 am

Bacon Burgers. Yum!
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Nutmeg Nanny says
June 01, 2013 at 9:57 am

Wow this soup looks crazy delicious 🙂 what a smart recipe!
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Camiele says
June 01, 2013 at 6:30 am

Root Beer Pulled Pork sounds awesome to me!
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Adrena says
May 31, 2013 at 10:19 pm

The strawberry cheesecake cake looks amazing!
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Louis says
May 31, 2013 at 6:31 pm

The Creamy Gruyere & Shrimp Pasta sounds great.
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Meryl says
May 31, 2013 at 6:29 pm

I like the black and white pound cake. .
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Val in MN says
May 31, 2013 at 4:40 pm

Apricot- Balsamic Chicken! I love cooking and glazing with jams and preserves, and what's not to love about balsamic.
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Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
May 31, 2013 at 8:53 am

I SO wanna try her choc chip cookie dough topped brownies!
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Ashley says
May 31, 2013 at 1:55 am

Oh man, I need to try her recipe for Asaparagus Risotto!
https://www.recipegirl.com/2007/04/21/asparagus-risotto/
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Terri says
May 30, 2013 at 11:10 pm

Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake
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Odette says
May 30, 2013 at 10:03 pm

Blueberry lime pound cake-- yum!
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Carolsue says
May 30, 2013 at 9:53 pm

I'd like to try the Baked Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Primavera
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Carly says
May 30, 2013 at 9:07 pm

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas! https://www.recipegirl.com/2007/09/11/creamy-chicken-enchiladas/
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Anne says
May 30, 2013 at 8:42 pm

There are several banana cakes on The Recipe Girl's site, but the one I have marked to try the next time I need one is the Classic Banana Bundt Cake:
https://www.recipegirl.com/2008/08/13/classic-banana-bundt-cake/
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Joanna F says
May 30, 2013 at 5:42 pm

This time of year, I'm most tempted by ice cream, her blueberry cheesecake ice cream looks delicious!
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Vera Zecevic – Cupcakes Garden says
May 30, 2013 at 4:30 pm

I'm always glad to find new soup idea and this look like something I must try
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Darcy Panak says
May 30, 2013 at 4:29 pm

Lemon and garlic pan fried ribeye steak! Yum!
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Alice says
May 30, 2013 at 3:58 pm

More than one stood out for me but I have got to try the crockpot rootbeer pulled pork. That must taste heavenly.
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Deirdre says
May 30, 2013 at 3:34 pm

The Alfajores look delicious and my Latin husband would like me to learn how to make them. Thanks for the chance to win.
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Maureen G says
May 30, 2013 at 12:12 pm

The Apricot-Balsamic Chicken uses two of my favorite foods. This would be a wonderful main dish for our family
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Jessica B. says
May 30, 2013 at 12:04 pm

It is hard to pick just one! The balsamic mango marinated grilled chicken sounds great!
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Tina | My Life as a Mrs says
May 30, 2013 at 11:50 am

This looks fabulous! looking forward to seeing you next week! Are you bringing the whole family?!
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- Nikki says
  May 30, 2013 at 12:51 pm
  
  Hey Tina! YES! Family will be with me. Can't wait to see you!
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Becky Greene says
May 30, 2013 at 11:45 am

I have been looking for a good Beef Stroganoff recipe and the one by the Recipe girl looks great!
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Lisa Jennings says
May 30, 2013 at 11:23 am

Everything looks delicious but I went to the kid friendly category as our oldest is so darn picky and I'm trying to find new things that we all can enjoy and that she will actually eat. Think I found one..........Baked Lemon Chicken Spaghetti Primavera.
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mom@LTHfarm says
May 30, 2013 at 10:54 am

I visit Lori's blog often, and recently made her Margarita cake for my niece's 21st birthday party! It was a BIG hit, and will be one that I make again!! I would LOVE to have her cookbook! Thanks Nikki!!
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Christi D says
May 30, 2013 at 10:53 am

I am loving the idea of the Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas!
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heta s says
May 30, 2013 at 10:49 am

I like https://www.recipegirl.com/2008/09/22/angel-hair-pasta-with-spring-vegetable-and-red-pepper-tomato-sauce/
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Sabrina says
May 30, 2013 at 10:28 am

The stuffed zucchini boats look really good.
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Alicia J. says
May 30, 2013 at 10:24 am

Ham and Swiss Griddle Cakes or the Garden Vegetable Quiche.
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Lise says
May 30, 2013 at 9:49 am

Think I will make your soup tonight!
I will make her Slow Cooker Tex Mex Chicken & Beans tomorrow!
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sharonjo says
May 30, 2013 at 9:03 am

I love her cheesecake cakes. I made the Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake at Christmastime last year--big hit! Thanks so much.
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libby says
May 30, 2013 at 8:58 am

Tex Mex Blackeyed Pea Casserole, I love peas!
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Audrey says
May 30, 2013 at 8:48 am

I want to try the lobster roll!
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Traci Carnoali says
May 30, 2013 at 7:59 am

It was hard to chose! So many to pick from! I subscribed to her blog though and plan on
making plenty in the future! I picked Roasted Butternut Squash Soup w/ Apples and Garam Masala though. Many don't know the wonders of Garam Masala and adding it to this recipe sounds Devine! Rainy, cool day here... Going to be a toss up between making this one and your Mac & Cheese Soup!! Think tomorrow is another cool, rainy one. I may just be in luck!
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Katie says
May 30, 2013 at 7:56 am

Her Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts look awesome.
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Ange W. says
May 30, 2013 at 7:56 am

I am so excited about all of her kid-friendly recipes! How do I choose only one stand-out recipe? I'm very excited about the croissant chicken! I think my family will love it!
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Cathy Dzaugis says
May 30, 2013 at 7:44 am

Bake and slice chocolate swirls!
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Karen D says
May 30, 2013 at 7:39 am

spinach and arugula salad with indian- spiced chickpeas
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Shelly says
May 30, 2013 at 7:10 am

Her Oreo and caramel stuffed chocolate chip cookie bars!
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barbara n says
May 30, 2013 at 5:57 am

I would love to make the lobster bisque
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Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
May 30, 2013 at 12:50 am

I always use Lori's brownie recipe, easy and moist it's killer!!
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Ashley P says
May 29, 2013 at 8:58 pm

The barbecued shrimp with remoulade sauce looks amazing!
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Sandie says
May 29, 2013 at 8:18 pm

Her amish pumpkin cinnamon rolls w/ caramel icing look amazing!!!
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Chelsea says
May 29, 2013 at 5:23 pm

The South Carolina BBQ Pork Sliders look great! Being from MS, I'm always looking for a quick, easy BBQ recipe!!
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sara says
May 29, 2013 at 4:01 pm

How to pick just one? The candy bar cookie bars look amazing.
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SandyToes says
May 29, 2013 at 3:01 pm

I went right to Lori's grilled recipes, because we grill a LOT in Tampa and I'm always looking for new ways with chicken, our go-to protein for the grill. I chose Cilantro Chicken, because it's simple and easy, and the combination of cilantro and sweet chile sauce was just too good to resist. Thanks for introducing me to RecipeGirl!
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Rachel Tilly says
May 29, 2013 at 1:17 pm

Her lemon-oregano salmon with roasted tomatoes looks absolutely delicious!
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Kari says
May 29, 2013 at 1:03 pm

Looks delish! I love her Asian chicken with brown sugar (can't remember the exact recipe title) - we love it on the grill.
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Becky says
May 29, 2013 at 12:57 pm

Hmmm...either her manicotti or easy gourmet salad. Yummy!
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Holly says
May 29, 2013 at 12:04 pm

Watermelon tequila co*cktail!
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Kim Lee says
May 29, 2013 at 11:02 am

I visited TheRecipeGirl's blog and I browsed her vegan recipes. The one that stood out to me, and I really want to try it, was the Roasted Chickpea Dip with Toasted Cumin and Pomegranate seeds. Yummy!
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Kathy says
May 29, 2013 at 10:45 am

The bacon and corn griddle cakes look amazing!
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Lily Sheng says
May 29, 2013 at 10:42 am

I'll have to give this 2 Ingredient Pancakes
https://www.recipegirl.com/2013/01/26/2-ingredient-pancakes/ a try, looks so easy, healthy, and yummy!
Thanks for the giveaway
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Kelley G says
May 29, 2013 at 9:29 am

oooh I love the Roasted Vegetable and Black Bean Tacos!! I might make them tonight!
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Jessica W says
May 29, 2013 at 9:11 am

I would love to try the Greek salad bites
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Jan says
May 29, 2013 at 9:10 am

Pan Fried Lemon- Garlic Rib Eye Steaks - easy and really delicious looking to this carnivore 🙂
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Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
May 29, 2013 at 9:07 am

Funny thing about this recipe is that when I was younger my mom accidentally added to much milk to the mac and cheese once and ended up with soup. It wasn't all that good but this looks great! As for a recipe I want to make, I've been eyeing her meyer lemon cheesecake cake.
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Sherri says
May 29, 2013 at 7:28 am

Banana Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Melissa Pidal says
May 29, 2013 at 7:16 am

I love her blog and subscribe to it for amazing recipes. Her gourmet salad was a recent recipe i definitely want to make!!
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Melissa says
May 29, 2013 at 7:02 am

shortbread!!
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abby says
May 29, 2013 at 6:21 am

the lobster roll looks great!
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- Stephanie Munson says
  May 29, 2013 at 9:03 am
  
  I loved the Bacon, Avacado, corn salad. With summer around the corner and BBQ's to go to what and easy and delicious side dish to take along! Love that recipe girl!!
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Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado Dippers + The RecipeGirl Cookbook Giveaway - Easy Recipes for Family Time - Seeded At The Table (2024)

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Avocado Dippers

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