Bert and Edna’s Porch Swing Confessions — and the Laugh That Lasted a Lifetime

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, broccoli, cheddar cheese, soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, mix crushed crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.
6. Serve hot — preferably on a porch swing with someone who makes you laugh.

More Than Just a Meal

What started as a lighthearted confession became a cherished moment — a reminder that love isn’t always candlelight and roses. Sometimes, it’s sitting beside someone for 47 years, surviving questionable casseroles, and laughing together on a creaky swing.

Bert and Edna taught us that meals aren’t just about food. They’re about memories. About knowing when to speak your truth and when to laugh so hard it makes your sweet tea come out your nose.

So the next time you whip up a casserole, don’t just serve it — share a story, a laugh, or maybe even a confession.

After all, it’s the laughter — not the Brussels sprouts — that lasts a lifetime.

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