Cheesy Spam And Macaroni Bake Recipes

SPAM MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil over high heat in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven.
• Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high, then add Spam and fry for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is evenly browned and crispy. (Feel free to taste along the way until the Spam reaches your desired crispness.) Remove from heat until ready to use.
• Once water has come to a rolling boil, add a fistful of salt, then stir in the macaroni. Cook according to package instructions, stirring several times, until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain the noodles in a large colander, then rinse the noodles and the pot with lukewarm water.
• Return pot to stovetop over medium heat and add 2 cups milk. While the milk is warming, combine remaining 1 cup milk and the flour in a medium bowl and whisk together until there are no lumps. Once the milk starts to steam, whisk in the milk-and-flour mixture, and continue to whisk gently until a béchamel forms as thick as plain yogurt, about 12 minutes.
• Once the sauce is thickened, reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in 4 cups shredded cheese until fully melted. Add white and black pepper, then season to taste with salt.
• Off heat, add Spam and cooked macaroni, and fold a dozen or so times until thoroughly mixed.
• Serve immediately, passing the extra cheese at the table, or transfer the macaroni to a casserole, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake under low broil until toasted on top, about 5 to 10 minutes.

CHEESY MACARONI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole pan.
• Cook macaroni according to the package, then drain.
• In casserole, stir together SPAM® Classic and macaroni.
• In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Blend in flour, salt, mustard, black pepper, and cayenne until smooth.
• Stir in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture thickens and boils. Add the cheese and cook, stirring until it's melted.
• Pour over SPAM® mixture and mix together well.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then stir in breadcrumbs and paprika. Sprinkle over macaroni. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

CHEESY SPAM AND MACARONI BAKE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
• In lightly-greased 2-quart casserole, combine SPAM® Classic with macaroni.
• In medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Blend in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and cayenne until smooth. Stir in milk; cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture thickens and boils. Add cheese; cook, stirring until cheese is melted. Pour over SPAM® Classic mixture; mix well.
• Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter; combine with bread crumbs and paprika. Sprinkle over macaroni.
• Bake in 400°F oven 20 to 25 minutes.
• Microwave directions: Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• In 4-cup measure, stir together flour, salt, mustard, pepper and cayenne; slowly mix in milk until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon butter and cheese.
• Microwave 4 minutes. Stir until smooth; microwave 3 minutes more. Beat until smooth.
• Combine SPAM® and macaroni in casserole; mix sauce into macaroni.
• In 2-cup measure, combine 1 tablespoon butter, bread crumbs and paprika. Microwave 1 minute.
• Reserve.
• Microwave casserole 3 minutes.
• Stir; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; microwave 2 minutes more.
• Cover and let stand 3 minutes.