Cooper Sharp Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

EXTRA SHARP MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare macaroni according to package, cooking about 1 minute less than it calls for. Drain and place in a 13 x 9 baking dish which has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• 2. In a heavy, large sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the flour, salt and pepper (about a pinch each) and let it sit for about 90 seconds so the flour cooks. Stir with a whisk until the flour is smooth, about 1 minute. Add the milk, slowly at first, to incorporate, whisking quickly. Add the sour cream (it will look lumpy). Whisk frequently until it just about boils, being careful not to let it boil. Add the cheeses, starting with the cooper sharp, a few slices at a time and whisk until incorporated. Add 2 cups of grated cheddar and the tiniest pinch of fresh, grated nutmeg. Don't boil, just whisk until the cheeses are melted and the sauce becomes smooth.
• 3. Pour the sauce over the macaroni (I use all of it because we like it very creamy. If you like a custard-y consistency, leave a little sauce out). Stir the sauce until the macaroni is covered. Top with the remaining 2 cups of grated cheddar. Do not cover. Cook in a 350 degree preheated oven for 45 minutes until it's bubbling. ENJOY!

RECORD-BREAKING MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Make a roux by melting butter in a saucepan, adding flour. Stir until thick.
• Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
• Cook macaroni according to package directions, then drain.
• Reduce to low heat and stir in shredded American cheese and 75% of sharp cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder and parmesan.
• Add cooked macaroni to cheese sauce and stir well.
• Pour into an oven-safe dish and top with breadcrumbs and remaining cheddar cheese.
• Flame top until golden, or broil 5-10 minutes.

ACADIA'S VELVEETA MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a 2-quart baking dish place 1/2 a cup of cooked macaroni.
• Add 4 slices of Velveeta on top of the macaroni covering them.
• Layer another 1/2 a cup of of macaroni on top of the Velveeta slices.
• Add 4 slices of Velveeta on top of the macaroni covering them.
• Layer another 1/2 a cup of of macaroni on top of the Velveeta slices.
• Add 4 slices of Velveeta on top of the macaroni covering them.
• Add two tablespoons of butter on top of the Velveeta.
• Place in oven for 15 minutes so Veelveta melts.
• Remove from oven and give it a quick stir.
• Pre heat the oven to Broil.
• Add milk to baking dish.
• Layer the Cooper sharp cheese so it covers the top of the.
• Velveeta and macaroni mixture.
• Poor light cream on top of the Cooper sharp cheese.
• Place in the broiler for 5-7 minutes on the lowest rack.
• It will get a bubbly crust on top.
• HOT! Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

MOM'S EXTRA SHARP MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a 2-quart square baking dish place 1/2 a cup of cooked macaroni in a single layer.
• Cover macaroni with cheese evenly.
• Layer another 1/2 a cup of of macaroni on top of the cheese.
• Cover macaroni with cheese evenly.
• Layer another 1/2 a cup of of macaroni on top of the cheese.
• Add the milk.
• Cover macaroni and milk with cheese evenly.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Set the oven to broil and and broil mac, milk and cheese 6"-8" away from broiler for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is browned.
• Warning: HOT, let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!