Cjs Special Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

KICK IT UP A NOTCH MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook elbow noodles according to directions.
• While the pasta is cooking cut 16 oz block of cheese into small cubes and slice the Velveeta into pieces.
• Drain the pasta when done, do not rinse.
• Return the pasta to the pot; add butter, milk, cheese cubes and slices to the hot pasta. Mix well until the Velveeta is melted.
• The mixture will be soupy and the cubes of cheese will not be melted completely.
• Add the peppers and salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour in baking dish. Cover with the 8 oz of cheddar that has been shredded.
• Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes. Top should be browned and pasta should be set.

LIP-SMACKIN' MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• On a cutting board use a sharp knife to cut onion into small pieces (you should have 1/3 cup). Reserve until Step 3.
• Tear cheese slices into bite-size pieces. Save until Step 5.
• Cook macaroni in a saucepan following the package directions, except add onion to water along with the uncooked macaroni so they cook together.
• (To test macaroni for doneness, remove one piece with a wooden spoon, let it cool slightly, and bite into it. The center will be soft, not chewy.)
• When macaroni is cooked, turn off burner.
• Remove saucepan from burner.
• Place colander in sink.
• Carefully pour macaroni mixture into the colander to drain water.
• Return warm macaroni mixture to saucepan.
• Use wooden spoon to stir in American cheese, milk, and pepper.
• Put saucepan on a burner.
• Turn the burner to medium heat.
• Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring all the time.
• Turn off burner.
• Remove saucepan from burner.
• If mixture is too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons additional milk.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if you like.
• VEGETABLE STIR-INS: Add 1/2 cup frozen peas or frozen mixed vegetables or 1 cup frozen sliced carrots or frozen chopped broccoli to the saucepan along with the onion, macaroni, and water.
• MEAT STIR-INS: Add 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham, chopped sliced pepperoni, sliced hot dogs, or chopped cooked chicken along with the cheese and milk.
• Serve with tossed salad greens with your favorite salad dressing and milk.

REAL DEAL MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter and blend in flour and pepper, blending well.
• Add milk and stir constantly over medium heat until thickened.
• Add 1 cup of the grated cheese and stir until melted.
• Combine macaroni with sauce and pour into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.
• Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle paprika on top.
• Bake uncovered at 375° for 25 minutes.

COMPANY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; add cheeses, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
• Drain macaroni; add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.
• Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish.
• Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over macaroni.
• Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE-AMISH

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain, pour into casserole dish and add milk, cheese, salt-pepper, mix thoroughly.
• Dot with butter, top with bread crumbs.
• Bake 30 minutes at 325-350 degrees.