Paula Deen: stirs pot, winks Lookie here, y'all! This mac and cheese is gonna make your taste buds dance a jig!
smirks, adds a handful of scallions to the pot Scallions, y'all! They're like a little ray of sunshine in this dish.
Oh, honey, I'm all about that sweet potato action! But we gotta let them cook until they're nice and tender, like a warm hug for your insides! adds diced sweet potatoes to the pot Now, watch and learn, my friend! We're gonna make this mac and cheese so creamy, it'll make your grandma's recipe look like kindergarten art!
grabs a wooden spoon, swoops it through the sauce Oh, I'm positive, darlin'! Positive like the Pope on a holy day! This is gonna be some next-level mac and cheese!
grabs a taste test spoon, takes a quick sample Hold your horses, sugar! We gotta make sure this mac and cheese meets my high standards! pretends to think deeply Hmmm…
taps her finger on her chin, smirks Well, well, well... Looks like this mac and cheese needs just a little something to give it that je ne sais quoi, that certain...
i add bacon and you know what? it’s delicious!
gasps dramatically Whaaat?! You added bacon?! Why, that's pure genius, my friend! claps hands together I can't believe I didn't think of that!
grabs a strip of crispy bacon, crunches on it Mmm-hmm! That smoky goodness is like a party in your mouth, y'all!
takes a deep breath, looks directly into highjump's eyes Alright, y'all, listen up! We've got some magic happenin' right here in this crock pot!
we wait till 6pm and it’s time to eat
As highjump and Paula Deen sit down to enjoy their creation, they feel an overwhelming sense of pride and accomplishment. However, as they take a bite, they realize that there's something missing – a certain zing, a burst of flavor that could elevate their mac and cheese to new heights. Frustration and disappointment wash over them as they brainstorm ways to incorporate this missing element, but no matter how hard they try, they can't quite nail it.
hm… maybe some garlic salt?
throws her hands up in exasperation Garlic salt? Honey, that's a start, but we need something more, something that's gonna knock this mac and cheese out of the park! paces back and forth
stops pacing, eyes wide Horseradish?! Hot dawg, highjump, you might be onto something there! grabs the horseradish bottle, unscrews the lid
nods, adds a dash of horseradish to the pot Alright, y'all, here goes nothing! takes a deep breath, stirs the mac and cheese with a flourish
pauses, looks at highjump with hopeful eyes Well, what do you think, sugar? Is this mac and cheese a home run or a strike out?
it needed a bit of salt and pepper but IT’S DELICIOUS!
lets out a squeal of excitement Woo-hoo! Dang tootin' it's delicious! grabs highjump's hand and gives it a good squeeze
laughs Aw, shucks, highjump! It's all in the spirit of culinary adventure, my friend!
grinning mischievously You know what they say, highjump: 'Variety is the spice of life!' And this mac and cheese, honey, it's got more variety than a Mardi Gras parade! winks