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Different Socks
09-09-2014, 12:02
Brands like Ragu and Prego as well as others have cheesy sauces other than alfredo. Does anyone know how well these bottled sauces dry and then rehydrate?
Tipi Walter
09-09-2014, 12:15
I dry mac and cheese dishes all the time and there's no problem. Here's a bunch of already-cooked mac/cheese ready to be dried.
http://tipiwalter.smugmug.com/Backpack-2014-Trips-152/21-Days-in-the-Snow/i-tfSrWKr/0/L/TRIP%20153%20053-L.jpg
Why not buy some cheese powder instead? I have used Cabot powdered cheddar in backpacking meals and it is delicious. A little expensive at $13 for 8 oz, and there are other brands out there. I have only tried Cabot though.
http://www.amazon.com/Cabot-Cheddar-Powdered-Popcorn-Premium/dp/B007CLY0F6/
Different Socks
09-11-2014, 15:37
So nobody out there in the food drying world has dried the cheese sauces that come in a jar?
I'm sure someone has. Can't say I know personally how it would come out.
theoilman
09-11-2014, 18:27
I have done the tomatoe based sauces, using a leathers tray, works fine. About 1/3 of a jar for a serving. With NO meat. I dehydrate ground beef (gravel) separately, then package together dried, with 1 cup quick cook pasta and 1/8 tsp salt. Makes a great beef-a-roni.
Never tried cheesey sauce. If it is a high oil cheese it might be a big problem. If you try it, use high temperature.
Wise Old Owl
09-11-2014, 20:50
Why not buy some cheese powder instead? I have used Cabot powdered cheddar in backpacking meals and it is delicious. A little expensive at $13 for 8 oz, and there are other brands out there. I have only tried Cabot though.
http://www.amazon.com/Cabot-Cheddar-Powdered-Popcorn-Premium/dp/B007CLY0F6/
looks great just avoid the generics or take offs. Added Nido is a home run.
rocketsocks
09-11-2014, 20:56
I dry mac and cheese dishes all the time and there's no problem. Here's a bunch of already-cooked mac/cheese ready to be dried.
http://tipiwalter.smugmug.com/Backpack-2014-Trips-152/21-Days-in-the-Snow/i-tfSrWKr/0/L/TRIP%20153%20053-L.jpg
That is the cheesiest lookin' mac & cheese I think I've ever seen...gonna have to try that one.