Mac Cheese The Prima Donna Recipe By Tasty Recipes

MAC AND CHEESE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli, scallion whites, garlic, asparagus and bell pepper. Season with the salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Splash in the wine and allow it to reduce for 1 minute. Add the milk and cream and continue to cook until warmed through. Stir in the peas.
• Toss together the fontina, Cheddar and cornstarch in a bowl.
• While stirring the sauce, sprinkle in the cheese mixture. Stir until the cheese is completely melted. Bring to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken, about 1 minute. Add the pasta and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning to taste. Garnish with the reserved scallion greens.

MOMMA'S DEEP-DISH MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 7 x 11-inch (17 x 27 cm) baking dish with butter.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and return to the warm pot.
• Add butter to the macaroni and stir until melted and the noodles are well coated.
• In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, cottage cheese, 1 cup cheddar, ½ cup Gouda, ½ cup pepper Jack, ½ cup mozzarella, the cheese sauce, evaporated milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne until well combined.
• Add the sauce to the pot with noodles and mix until fully coated. Season with more salt and black pepper to taste. Stir the eggs until well incorporated.
• Pour the macaroni into the prepared baking dish and smooth in an even layer.
• In a medium bowl, toss together the remaining 1 cup cheddar, ½ cup Gouda, ½ cup pepper Jack, and ½ cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
• Cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
• Enjoy!
• RECIPE BY: Meiko Temple

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.

3-INGREDIENT MAC & CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil.
• Add the pasta and stir constantly until the pasta is cooked, about 10 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, then add the cheddar. Stir until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated.
• Enjoy!

CLASSIC BAKED MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
• In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, salt, and pepper and whisk until smooth and bubbling, about 1-2 minutes.
• Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly, until smooth. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 4-5 minutes. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is creamy.
• Fold in the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
• Pour the mac and cheese into a 9-inch square pan.
• Make the bread crumb topping: In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, salt, garlic powder, and paprika with a fork until combined. Add the panko bread crumbs and stir until evenly coated in the butter mixture.
• Sprinkle the bread crumb topping evenly over the mac and cheese.
• Bake the mac and cheese for 10-15 minutes, or until the topping is browned (if the top isn't browning, broil on high for 2-3 minutes).
• Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

EASY ONE-POT MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pot on medium-high heat, gently heat the milk to a simmer.
• Add in the elbow macaroni. Cook until the pasta is tender.
• Once the noodles are cooked, turn off the heat. Add in the butter, cheddar, salt, and pepper. Fold these ingredients with the pasta until the cheese and butter melt into the milk to create a thick sauce.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve!
• Enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST BAKED MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 2 minutes less than recommended on the package (you want the pasta to have a slight bite; it will finish cooking while it bakes).
• In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces shredded cheddar with the American cheese and cornstarch. Use your fingers to gently toss until all of the cheese is coated.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. As the butter begins to sizzle, add the mustard powder and cayenne and stir to combine. Toast the spices until the butter turns golden brown, about 1 minute.
• Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Continue whisking until the milk begins to simmer, with small bubbles rapidly rising to the surface, about 3 minutes.
• Whisk the egg in a small bowl, then temper it by slowly adding in spoonfuls of the simmering milk mixture while continuing to whisk until incorporated.
• Slowly drizzle the tempered egg back into the milk mixture, whisking vigorously until the egg is fully incorporated.
• Remove the pot from the heat and add the cheddar cheese mixture, a small handful at a time, whisking between each addition to make sure the cheese melts evenly (mix quickly enough that the mixture does not cool too rapidly, but slowly enough that the emulsion does not break).
• Add the cooked pasta to the pot and gently fold to coat with the sauce, then season with 1 teaspoon salt. Pour the pasta and sauce into an 8-inch square baking dish with 2-inch-high sides (at this point, the pasta can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 3 days).
• In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 2 ounces of cheddar cheese, the mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on top of the pasta.
• Bake the mac and cheese until the cheese is melted and beginning to bubble around the edges, about 20 minutes. Turn the broiler on high and broil the mac and cheese until the cheese begins to brown all over, about 5 minutes. Let the mac and cheese sit for 5 minutes for the sauce set and cool slightly.
• Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

DONNA'S EASY BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. The American favorite pasta is small elbow noodles or rotini. The Italian favorite is long macaroni or Bucatini.
• 2. Boil the pasta of your choice in very well salted water until al dente. Don't cook the pasta completely because it will finish cooking in the oven. Pour into a colander and quickly rinse with cold water to stop the cooking - allow to drain.
• 3. In the same pot that you boiled the pasta, add butter and melt it over low heat. Turn Off Heat! Add the milk and the drained pasta - stir well. Taste at this point to see if it needs any additional salt. Remember that cheese is salty so don't add too much if it's needed.
• 4. Add about 1/3 of the shredded cheese to the pasta & milk and stir. It doesn't have to completely melt, just get it mixed well.
• 5. In a large casserole dish layer half of the noodles, then put a layer of cheese.
• 6. Add the rest of the noodles and all of the remaining liquid, then layer the top with the remaining cheese.
• 7. Bake at 350° F for 30-40 minutes until hot and bubbly and cheese is golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to sit about 5-10 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy!
• 8. *NOTES: I prefer to use a mixture of mild and sharp cheddar. Use Colby or whatever flavor cheese that you like to make it your own. If you like pepper, granulated garlic or onion then add it - I don't think it needs it but make it to your taste.

MAC & CHEESE: THE PRIMA DONNA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, combine the pasta and milk. Bring the milk to a simmer and cook until the pasta is tender, 8-10 minutes.
• Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pan from the heat and add the butter, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully combined. Fold in the bacon.
• Divide between serving bowls and top with the Parmesan cheese.
• Enjoy!