Blue Box Mac Cheese Recipes
BLUE BOX MAC & CHEESE
I cringe when the kids want the boxed mac and cheese because I feel it tastes like chemicals and know it it full of them. Several attempts yielded thick and dry results. 20 tries later I finally got it. This recipe makes a creamy sauce that is smooth and velvety without being gummy. They are used to the thinner sauce, right?
Provided by Deanna Cash
Categories Pasta Sides
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta per box instructions. Don't forget to salt the water.
- 2. Meanwhile, whisk all ingredients but the cheese until blended. When pasta finishes cooking, strain and return to the pan. Pour egg mixture over and stir in the cheese over low heat until melted. Pepper to taste.
MACARONI AND BLUE CHEESE
Very rich taste and unique twist on an old favorite. Goes quite well served with a grilled steak or chicken breast. A wonderful recipe given to me by my dear friend (and great cook) Amy.
Provided by SmHerndon
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350* and butter 13x9 glass baking dish.
- Cook pasta (about 8 min) and drain.
- Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium to low heat, then add flour and cook 1 minute stirring constantly (do not allow to brown).
- Gradually whisk in cream and milk and simmer until mixture thickens slightly, whisking occasionally (about 3 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and add grated cheddar cheese and only 1 cup blue cheese.
- Whisk about 2 minutes or when cheese starts to melt, then flavor with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to sauce, stirring to coat, and transfer mixture to 13x9 dish.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup blue cheese and bake about 25 minutes or until sauce begins to bubble.
- Sprinkle with chives and serve- enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1301.2, Fat 76.2, SaturatedFat 47.3, Cholesterol 235.9, Sodium 1389.5, Carbohydrate 100.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 52.8
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