Fully Loaded Mac And Cheese Recipes

LOADED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish; set aside.
• In large bowl, combine macaroni, butter and shredded Cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
• Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.
• In medium bowl, combine eggs, evaporated milk, salt and pepper.
• Pour mixture over macaroni, stirring to combine.
• Cover with sliced Cheddar cheese.
• Bake for 1 hour, or until cheese is lightly browned.

FULLY LOADED MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Mix together smoked ham and country ham. In a large skillet, saute half of ham mixture in 1 Tbsp. hot oil for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining ham mixture and oil.
• 2. Melt 6 Tbsp. butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and the next five ingredients and saute for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until golden brown and smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, whisking constantly for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar until melted.
• 3. Stir in the cooked pasta, ham and Gruyere. Pour into a lightly greased 13x9" baking dish.
• 4. Place the breadcrumbs and melted butter in a food processor and combine for 6 to 7 seconds. Sprinkle over pasta mixture.
• 5. Bake in a preheated 350º oven for 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Top with chives.

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
• In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
• Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.