That sounds like a great casserole, Joe, and legumes are a good thing and should be consumed as often as possible.
I almost never make mac and cheese. Mostly 'cause I don't eat pasta much. I don't hate it or anything, it's just a white starch I can get along without mostly. I actually love mac and cheese as a side dish but it's kind of a lot of trouble to make.

Good coffee, good weed, and time on my hands...