Carolyns Easy Cheesy Macaroni Cheese Recipes

SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated.

CAROLYN'S EASY CHEESY MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare the macaroni according to package directions.
• While the macaroni is cooking melt the butter in a large saucepan on low to medium heat.
• Cut the Velvetta in cubes and add to the butter and stir constantly.
• When the cheese starts to melt add the milk and stir to combine until smooth.
• Drain the macaroni and add to the cheese mixture.
• Pepper can be used at the table, but I would not use too much if a child is eating this.
• If putting in a crockpot to keep warm, you might need to add a little milk to it right before serving. Just use your judgement and how your family likes their Mac & Cheese.

MACARONI & CHEESE - EASY AND CHEESY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350*.
• Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Place milk, flour, pepper, basil and tabasco in a lidded container. Shake for about a minute to blend.
• In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, milk/flour mixture, onions and 4 cups of cheese. Stir well.
• Pour into a lightly greased baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until brown and bubbly.

RICH 'N' CHEESY MACARONI

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat; stir in American cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream. Pour over macaroni. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

EASY CHEESY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in large saucepan. When melted, whisk in the flour until incorporated and cook for 30 seconds or so until thickened.
• Slowly pour in cream and milk while whisking. Cook until thickened on low heat, whisking frequently. Usually 3-4 minutes.
• Remove pot from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Once all the cheese has melted, add macaroni and stir well. Adjust salt and pepper per taste.
• Enjoy!