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Ham bits do sound good, but better than bacon? I came across your recipe when another friend of mine posted it on Facebook. MOCHA Shot of espresso with two parts frothed milk atop chocolate syrup 3.50 BRATWURST Union-made with braised sauerkraut, roast potatoes on the side 11.95 The Most-Macked Mac & Cheese. "A classic case of small-town industrial espionage," says Mr. Catallo, a slim 36-year-old toting a wad of keys and a flip-phone on his belt. There’s a restaurant called the Union Woodshop in Clarkston, Michigan that serves fantastic barbeque. there’s often several hour waits for a table there– even at 5 pm on a weekday. Boil the penne pasta until al dente– make sure not to overcook, since it’s going to bake more in the oven. I found that after 20 minutes the mac wasn’t hot enough in the center). I changed a few things– I added finely chopped bacon, and I used a little different mix of cheeses than the recipes I found online and in the video of the Kid Rock episode of Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. TURKEY BURGER Seasoned 1/3 pound house-ground turkey breast chargrilled to order with Pinconning cheese & the works on a house bun with roasters, pickle 12.95 SMOKED KIELBASA House-smoked, served state fair style with sautéed peppers & onions, side of roasted red skins 11.95 UNION HOUSE 2.50 Endless After the first layer is in, add the slices of extra-sharp cheddar on top (the Clarkston Union video showed the chef using slices of Pinconning, so you can use that if you can find it). 54 South Main Street, Clarkston MI ROASTERS Redskin potatoes roasted with fresh thyme & garlic 3.50 Flour 3-4 Cloves Garlic, crushed in a garlic press 1 Small to Medium Onion, diced very fine 2 Cups Shredded Parmesan MAC & CHEESE Vermont sharp cheddar & mild Pinconning layered with Penne Rigate & a crunchy crust 14.50 (Add bits of house-cut ham +2.95) (Half Order 7.95) (Half Order w/Ham +1.25) (Gluten-Free Mac 9.95) DRINKS Add some of the remaining cup of heavy cream to help thin the milk/cheese mix a little and help get everything mixed together. video of the Kid Rock episode of Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, Grilled Lamb Chops with Grilled Asparagus. Add the chopped onions, crushed garlic, bacon and butter to a pan and cook on medium heat until the onions are turning translucent. Then layer the rest of the pasta/cheese mix on top, cover with shredded yellow cheddar (once again, the restaurant used shredded white cheddar here), and finally a layer of panko crumbs on top. I’ve been experimenting with Mac n Cheese and discovered that putting it on a charcoal grill using indirect heat gives an amazing result. FLAVORED LATTE 3.00 Glad to hear from someone else who’s been to the Union Woodshop! FLAVORED COFFEE Hazelnut // Macadamia // Almond // Caramel // Chocolate // Vanilla // Amaretto // Cinnamon // Raspberry 2.75 Hey Jessika, thanks for the nice compliment! It picks up that smoky flavor that you don’t get in the oven. They recommended maybe cooking longer at a slightly lower temp like 400, and then forming the brown crust using your oven’s broiler setting. Hi Bob! Milk, cream, nutmeg, salt and pepper warming up in its own pan. HAM STEAK Chargrilled slow-cooked hand-cut Dearborn ham 3.95 I leaned most heavily on this guy’s recipe, so I give him props: Triple D in the ‘D’ Most Macked Mac & Cheese! 1 lb. 248-620-6100 Glad to hear it turned out well. UNION WAFFLE Sweet potato waffle topped with roasted apple cinnamon butter, served with local Michigan maple syrup, ham steak on the side 8.95 I made this for our Christmas dinner and EVERYONE said the same thing – “Did you get this at the Union?” – we are all from Michigan and frequent the Union for their Mac N’ Cheese. We went to the Clarkston Union after seeing Guy Fieri and Kid Rock review it on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. You could do it on a gas grill using wood chips to get the smoke. I’m not familiar with Hoop Cheese– I’ll have to look that up! CAPPUCCINO One shot of espresso with one part frothed milk 2.75 TOAST Hearty seedless rye or whole wheat, buttered, jam side 1.95 Who woulda thought that good old-fashioned down-home mac and cheese has origins in fine French Cuisine? (All chargrilled & served on a sesame hoagie) MAC & CHEESE Sharp Vermont Cheddar & mild Pinconning layered with penne rigate under a crunchy crust; available with or without bits of smokey ham (Full Order 14.50) (+ Ham 2.95) (1/2 Order 7.95) (+ Ham 1.25) FRITTATA Three eggs with spinach & mushrooms, topped with parmesan, tomato garnish 9.95 SALADS HUEVOS RANCHEROS Two corn tortillas, pan fired with scrambled eggs, covered with our spiced ranchero sauce & queso blanco cheese, roasters & refried beans on the side 10.75 info@clarkstonunion.com, Mon—Sat 12PM - 9PM This place rocks. 10-12 Slices Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (or Pinconning, that’s what the restaurant uses) LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE A tangy variation on our legendary dish: Maine lobster with roasted SAUSAGES chuck, short-rib & brisket patty, bacon, house-made onion jam with Swiss, served on a kaiser bun with lettuce, tomato, & a dill spear, roasters on the side 14.75 Nothing really comes close to the Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen and it's without question one of the best spots in Michigan. Trying this now. SOFT DRINKS Coke, Diet Coke, Mountain Dew, Vernors, Sprite, Faygo Pop 2.50 Barbequed mac & cheese– brilliant! DESSERTS I made this a few times before we actually made it to the Woodshop, and I have to say I’m impressed at how close it is. GRILLED CHEESE Imported French double cream brie with tomatoes & garlic atop baguette, salad of greens on the side 12.25 COFFEE BAR WE CAN DECAFFEINATE ANY COFFEE DRINK Bake in a 425 degree oven for 20-30 minutes (the chef on the DDD episode recommended 425 at 12 minutes, but he was cooking in a small single-serving size dish. If you love your mac the way grandma used to make it, then Cliff Bell’s … I think I’m going to put king crab or lobster in mine, I had it at the union it was awesome!! Let the roux/milk/cream/cheese mix cool. STEAK FATTOUSH Mediterranean marinated steak served atop mixed greens tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, garbanzo beans, feta cheese & pita chips, red wine vinaigrette on the side 16.50 CHICKEN NUGGETS & UNION CHIPS 5.95 MAC & CHEESE 5.95 15 ppl) MAC & CHEESE W/HOUSE-CUT HAM // 125.00/full tray // 65.00/half tray I’m glad you liked the recipe and have expounded upon it. 1 cup Panko (Japanese-Style) Bread Crumbs, Serves 4-8, depending on how hungry they are and how much they dig the mac and cheese. Pepper A November dispute between two Clarkston restaurants regarding a secret recipe has reached a tasteful resolution and gained national attention. PORTOBELLO GRATIN Grilled portobello mushrooms, potatoes & spinach cream with HOT LINK Scratch made house-smoked Woodshop hot link, Napa slaw & Traverse City cherry sauce, roast potatoes to boot 11.95 BENEDICT Poached eggs atop an English muffin covered with Union Hollandaise It works! Almost ready for the oven…just have to add the panko crumbs. DOUBLE CAPPUCINO Double shot of espresso with one part frothed milk 3.25 Keep stirring until the roux is the color of peanut butter. I saw in the postings I found for this recipe, and a few people who posted replies who tried this recipe, that the cooking temp and time specified in the episode did not result in a real nice brown crispy breadcrumb crust for them. TWO EGGS Two Amish eggs any style: fried, scrambled or truly poached 2.95 I stuck with the white cheddar on top – just to stick with a “different” look — as most mac & cheese is the yellow cheddar. 3-4 Cloves Garlic, crushed in a garlic press Sits the creation site for the best macaroni and cheese in America. caramel sauce on pizzelle 4.95 Some 35 beers on 45 taps. That crunchy browned top is important to the recipe; it contrasts nicely with the creamy cheesy underneath. I like how easy it is to make, too, and how it gives some emphasis to local ingredients. CHICKEN CHERRY BREAKFAST SAUSAGE Chargrilled house-pattied chicken sausage 5.25 CHIPS & SALSA Union salsa & tortilla chips 6.50 And gifts, bath, body, toys, cards, coffee, Will Cole Chocolates, and the most cared-about cupcakes you can find – all in the Union's Store next door. FLAVORED CAPPUCINO 3.00 LATTE One shot of espresso with lightly-frothed milk poured to the rim 2.75 4 Tbsp. Since this mix and the pasta need to cool down, this is good to make ahead of time so it’s quicker to put together and throw in the oven just before dinner. UNION REUBEN Grilled on rye with swiss cheese, Union slaw & our cherry dressing, served with a side of roasters Wigley's corned beef or house-roasted turkey 13.75 BACKYARD BURGER 8 oz. Glad it worked out for you. a crusty parmesan top Half Order 9.95 CAESAR SALAD Romaine, Union croutons, parmesan & our Caesar dressing (Full Order 9.95) (1/2 Order 5.95) (Add Chicken 4.95) And the Mac and Cheese is great ! Thanks for this – it is a keeper for all time! Flour REVOLVING OFFERINGS Next, mix the roux/milk/cream/cheese mix with the pasta. HOMEMADE PB WITH J & UNION CHIPS 3.95 The bacon was just my effort to really knock my mac and cheese out of the park. SANDWICHES 3 DJs & 1 MC Smoked kielbasa, hot link & bratwurst with ½ mac & cheese, served breadless 22.95 Box Penne Rigate pasta 6 Slices Cooked Bacon, cut into small pieces 2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream And our kids, who are 7 and 10 and believe that the stuff that comes out of the box with the neon orange powder is the pinnacle of great mac and cheese making, actually really liked this. When the roux is ready, add the warm milk/cream mixture to the pan and mix thoroughly. Call Menu Info. (1 box) Penne Rigate pasta 2 cups lowfat milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream ½ tsp. SOUP DU JOUR See chalkboard for current soups served with bread 5.50 I used a porcelain dish that was approximately 8″ x 10″ x 3″ deep, and the amount of this recipe just happened to fit perfectly. Cliff Bell’s. FRENCH TOAST Walnut-stuffed French bread rounds served with local Michigan maple syrup 10.25 1 Small to Medium Onion, diced very fine Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen served its millionth macaroni and cheese at 5:48 p.m. Saturday. How’d it turn out, Audrey– was it close to the Woodshop mac & cheese? Stir until the mixture just starts to simmer and thickens up. CARAMEL GLAZED CUSTARD Vanilla Cream Custard with a Glassy Caramel Crust 4.95 Thanks for the props! Address: … My sister, who’s a Woodshop veteran, said I nailed the pork and Mac & cheese but my greens still need work, Maybe next time. SOUPS MAC & CHEESE MAC & CHEESE The stuff of legend. BREAKFAST CRACKERCRUST PIZZA Scrambled Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Red Onions & Mozzarella atop Ranchero Sauce 10.75 We go there monthly I’m close to the recipe however you need to use Ham bits, Hey Beth! My dad and I are trying this recipe right now. UNION CUBANO Union cut ham, woodshop pulled pork, pickles, pickled chilies, swiss cheese, with whole grain mustard mayonnaise, pressed on parsian bread roasters, pickle on the side 12.25 Sun 9AM - 9PM. So our friends who came over were guinea pigs for my first mac and cheese trial effort– and they weren’t disappointed. While the roux is cooking, add two cups milk and one cup of the cream to a separate pot with the nutmeg, salt and pepper, and heat on low to medium heat, stirring regularly, until warm. Triple D in the ‘D’ Most Macked Mac & Cheese! 4 Tbsp. Nutmeg Add the two cups of shredded parmesan a little at a time. BACON-ONION-JAMBURGER 8 oz. The reason I used a couple different cheeses was mostly due to availability, but in future mac and cheese experiments I’d like to try out more different types of cheese. ½ Tsp. Your email address will not be published. I live in Fenton, where the Union just opened a new place, The Fenton Fire Hall and we just fell in love with their mac and cheese! BREAKFAST TURKEY MELT House-roasted turkey breast, caramelized onions, cranberry chutney & Havarti cheese grilled on rye, potato salad side 12.25 (w/Spinach 6.50) (w/Spinach & Ham 8.25) (w/Slow-Smoked Ham 7.95) (w/Cold-Smoked Salmon 11.95) Just don’t go too overboard and puree everything. Just wanted to let you know – this was PERFECT! I made the mac & cheese and pulled pork for a family birthday party in early November, and I also tried making some turnip greens for the first time (I’m gradually trying to recreate the full Woodshop menu . TURKEY PANINO House-roasted turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato & vinaigrette on a baguette, scratch potato salad on the side 12.25 Blue cheese and swiss with carmelized onions…sounds interesting- I might just try that sometime! Thought the greens would be easy, but my first try was so-so. CHOPPED COBB Smoked chicken, crispy bacon, avocado, hardboiled egg, red onions, roma tomatoes & smoked cheddar tossed with chopped romaine & house-made honey mustard dressing 13.75 Thanks. recipeoptions.com/2013/07/mac-and-cheese-clarkston-union-style I have lived in Clarkston on go to union or wood shop once a week. So I will let you know!! Pepper 4 Tbsp. SMOKED CHICKEN & SPINACH DIP House-smoked chicken & creamed spinach with tortilla chips 8.75 ½ Tsp. 54 S Main St Clarkston, MI 48346 Uber. chuck, short-rib & brisket patty served on a kaiser bun over diced onion, special sauce, sliced tomato & shredded lettuce, topped with sharp cheddar, roasters & pickle side 13.25 GF MENU, AMERICAN BURGERS Butter 4 Tbsp. STARTERS Nov 27, 2017 - Ingredients: 1 lb. ICECREAM SANDWICH Vanilla ice cream with nutella chocolate hazelnut & tangy It seemed like an odd ingredient for mac and cheese. Now add the flour a little at a time while constantly stirring, to make a roux. That was the best endorsement of all. It’s always a big hit when we make it, from old to young. Owner Curt Catallo has transformed an old 1840's church into a famous America dining establishment. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/michigan/mac-cheese-small-town-mi CHICKEN SALSA SALAD Grilled chicken with mixed greens, red & green peppers, red onions, tortilla chips & pepperjack cheese with salsa on the side 12.50 Salt Salt ½ Tsp. One last note– I was a little surprised to see the nutmeg in the recipe list. But if your mac isn’t browned enough on top, try the broiler trick to finish it. ORANGE JUICE 2.50 Standard (4.00 Double) Recipe sounds good! CHORIZO BURRITO Chorizo sausage, scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, queso blanco cheese, ranchero sauce, roasters & refried beans on the side 10.95 nutmeg ½ tsp. You rock! I have another clip for cheese fritters if you want to try and reconstruct them from the DDD episode!! KIDS I used to go to The Union a lot as they have a very unique menu. Hey, lobster mac & cheese– that sounds good! Union Mac & Cheese is a Trademark by Union Joints, LLC, the address on file for this trademark is 90 N. Main Street, Clarkston, MI 48346 UNION POT PIE Flaky-crusted with mashers & veggies 12.95 Vermont sharp cheddar & mild Pinconning layered with penne rigate, crunchy crust top // 110.00/full tray (Serves approx. https://miglutenfreegal.com/2016/03/25/clarkston-union-lays-gluten-free-smac https://local.yahoo.com/info-16291786-clarkston-union-clarkston That’s where the Clarkston Union mac and cheese was created, and Kid Rock’s favorite, most mackinest mac and cheese, was the featured item in this episode. I couldn’t find it when I made the recipe for this post, but the last few times I’ve made it I found an extra-sharp Pinconning from a Michigan farm that our local grocery store carries. We had some friends over on the 4th of July yesterday, and I barbecued some marinated pork tenderloin. HOT SIDES ESPRESSO 2.00 Single (3.50 Double Shot) ORIGINAL PANINO Salami, pepperoni, capicola, provolone, lettuce, tomato & vinaigrette on a baguette, house potato salad 12.25 SIDE SALAD Mixed greens, red onions, tomatoes & carrots with our balsamic vinaigrette 5.75 MOSH PIT Chicken cherry breakfast sausage, onions, sweet peppers, roast potatoes, scrambled eggs and cheese all scrambled together, biscuit atop 10.25 I wonder if you’d want to go with a different mix of cheeses though– the sharp cheddar and pinconning might be too much for the lobster. It’s excellent and works great in this recipe! FROM OUR REGULAR MENU FRESH CUT SEASONAL FRUIT 5.50 Union Joints is the little house that Mac & Cheese built. I used Hoop Cheese for the middle layer. ½ Tsp. LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE A tangy variation on our legendary dish: Maine lobster with roasted jalapeños, scallions, sweet peppers & pepperjack cheese served with seasonal veg & sharp cheddar biscuit 18.95 BISCUITS & GRAVY House-made turkey sausage gravy atop our fresh daily buttermilk biscuits with two eggs (any style), served with roasters alongside 10.75 (1/2 Order w/o roasters 6.25) According to Curt Catallo, owner of the Clarkston Union, he and Robert Esshaki of Rudy’s Market came to a “gentleman’s agreement” between the two restaurants regarding the Union’s secret macaroni and cheese recipe, which Catallo … Hi there! Thanks so much for posting! 2 Cups 2% Milk I mixed the pasta up with a little olive oil so it wouldn’t stick together. Enjoy! Along with your main choice of pulled pork, ribs or beef brisket you get two sides– and one of the side options is their legendary mac & cheese. Hmmm…may be worth a try sometime…. UNION MAC AND CHEESE 12.00, EASY LIKE SUNDAY MORNING I think I even like your recipe a bit better! It's easy to see why in 2015 USA Today voted jalapenos, scallions, sweet peppers & pepperjack cheese, served with a sharp cheddar biscuit 14.95. Made this last night and it was EXCELLENT!! Sounds like we like the same food. Not a heart-healthy dish by any means, but once in a while, hey, ya gotta live a little. I was a little low on parm, so I made two cups worth with 2/3 parm and 1/3 shredded sharp cheddar. It started in 1995. TUNA BELLA Chargrilled Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna, celery, green olives, red onions, roma tomatoes, romaine lettuce & our lemonette dressing 14.50 MEATLOAF SPECIAL House-ground with mashers & veggies 12.95 Check back and one day I’ll have a greens recipe up! Butter I like trying to make every part of a BBQ meal outdoors, sides and all, but didn’t consider it with the mac & cheese– I gotta try that. Now add the first half of the pasta/cheese mix in a baking dish. PULLED PORK HASH Woodshop pulled pork, red onion, jalapenos, roasted corn, bell peppers, smoked Gouda and chipotle honey cream, with two eggs any style 10.50 30 ppl) // 60.00/half tray (Serves approx. Required fields are marked *, You may use these HTML tags and attributes:
. Please send me a copy. The milk/cheese mix will be very thick at this point after cooling, so the best way to mix with the pasta is with your hands. Can’t wait to try this! It was my best batch yet. Macaroni and cheese. We also made a separate one with blue cheese and swiss with caramelized onions on top…you must try it! I had a nice brown crust form at 425 without the need of the broiler, maybe because I left it in a little longer. Thanks for the tip! mac & cheese 5.95 homemade pb with j & union chips 3.95 grilled cheese & union chips 3.95 chicken nuggets & union chips 5.95 take & bake union mac and cheese 12.00 PORTOBELLO Marinated chargrilled mushroom caps, red onions, sweet peppers & swiss cheese on french bread, salad on the side 13.25 Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen. Of course, this doesn’t have to be a side dish- it could easily stand out on its own as a main dish. Hi Kates, nice to hear from you. 25 were here. 1. TIP: if you don’t like to do a lot of chopping, you could run the onions, garlic and bacon in a food processor to get them diced up nice and small. Great to hear Amy! Ironically, I just made the original for the family as part of Christmas celebrations (along with pulled pork). Yeah, speaking of local ingredients, I mentioned Pinconning cheese in the recipe, the only cheese as far as I know named after a Michigan town. CHICKEN CHAR Dijon-marinated chargrilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato & swiss cheese on house bun, roasted redskin potatoes 11.95 Getting started with the onions, bacon, garlic and butter. 4.49 with 19 ratings, reviews and opinions. But today, all you need to do to find some legendary grub in downtown Clarkston … Thanks for the comment, and Happy New Year! But it really makes a difference– it’s the secret ingredient that really makes it special (other than the massive quantities of cheese and heavy cream). COMBO Any sandwich with soup instead of side +2.00 If you make it with lobster or crab Tammy, write back and let me know how it turns out! Union Mac and Cheese is my favorite!