Macaroni And Cheese With A Kick Rsc Recipes

CLASSIC BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until it's barely al dente. (It should be more al dente than your average pasta: It's going to continue to cook in the oven.) Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium pot over medium heat. (The pot should be large enough to hold all the pasta when cooked.) Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour is foamy and just starting to turn a light golden brown, about 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk to avoid clumping. Add garlic, paprika and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly and paying special attention to the edges of the pot to make sure the flour mixture is totally incorporated.
• Add grated cheese and whisk to blend until the cheese is completely melted. (The sauce will seem thick at first and thin out as the cheese melts; it will thicken while it bakes.) Season with salt and pepper and add cooked pasta, stirring to coat well.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil (to catch any cheesy drips).
• Make the optional topping: Combine bread crumbs, melted butter and Parmesan, if using, in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and, using your hands, mix well to ensure the bread crumbs are evenly coated.
• Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a 3-quart or 9 x 13 baking dish and scatter bread crumbs, if using, evenly over the top. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake until macaroni and cheese is bubbling, thickened and creamy, and bread crumbs are evenly golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

KICKED UP MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. A little at a time, whisk in milk, mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and whisk in pepperjack, Cheddar and Parmesan until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and pour into shallow 2 quart baking dish.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in bread crumbs and chili powder. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
• Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SOUTHERN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions until a little under al dente, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk milk and eggs. Add cooked macaroni, 2 cups extra-sharp Cheddar, melted butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and stir until well combined.
• Add half the macaroni mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish in an even layer. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups Colby Jack evenly on top. Spread the remaining macaroni mixture on top in an even layer. Cover with aluminum foil, transfer to the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven. Carefully remove and discard the aluminum foil. Top the macaroni mixture with the remaining 2 cups Cheddar and 1/2 cup Colby Jack. Broil on top rack until cheese is browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. (The broiled cheese can go from golden to burnt fairly quickly, so keep a close eye on it.)
• Remove from oven and let cool until the macaroni and cheese is fully set, 10 to 15 minutes. (The mixture may first appear jiggly, but it will firm up as it cools.) Serve warm.

RANCH MACARONI & CHEESE CHICKEN BAKE #RSC

Steps:

• Turn oven on to 350 degrees and grease entire 5 quart deep casserole dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
• Use 1 tablespoon seasoning salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon garlic powder to season chicken breast. Place in baking dish and into oven for approximately 30 - 45 minutes until tender and juicy. Remove from oven and cut into medium size cubes or chunks. Keep drippings from baking dish then pour ½ cup water into dish add chicken and stir together.
• SAUCE: In medium size sauce pan on medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and stir in 2 tablespoons flour then add 1 cup milk; stir till flour has dissolved. Stir in remaining 3 cups milk, salt and pepper along with 2 teaspoons Hidden Valley Ranch Original Seasoning Mix. While stirring bring to a boil then set aside.
• In a measuring cup beat 2 eggs with wire whisk then slowly pour a small amount of above milk into eggs while still whisking. When mixture is smooth (should not curdle) pour into sauce pan with remaining milk.
• Place 10 pieces of Italian dry salami on foil and place in oven on broil for 5 minutes. Remove from oven then place paper towel over salami and press down while soaking up excess oils. Stack salami and cut into strips.
• Boil macaroni noodles in for approximately 8 minutes then drain.
• In 5 quart casserole dish layer enough noodles to cover bottom add a pinch of salt and pepper, continue with 1/3 of cubed chicken, ½ cup parmesan and cheddar cheeses then pour 1/3 of sauce mixture over all. Repeat. Place dry Italian salami on top.
• TOPPING: Blend together 1 cup bread crumbs and remaining Hidden Valley Original Seasoning Mix.
• Sprinkle evenly on top of salami then add remaining parmesan & sharp cheddar cheeses. Pour ½ cup milk evenly over top.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Servings: 8-10.

EASY RICE COOKER MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix macaroni, broth, and almond milk together in the rice cooker and cook according to manufacturer's instructions until macaroni is tender yet firm to the bite, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Stir Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, and pepper into macaroni mixture until cheeses are melted.

MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH A KICK! #RSC

Steps:

• Cook your macaroni following package directions to al dente, drain.
• In a large heavy saucepan, heat butter on medium.
• Add garlic and cook for about one minute, add flour, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Gradually whisk in the milk, beer and yogurt until smooth, add dip mix and stir.
• Bring to a boil and turn down to low. Stir in 1 1/2 C cheddar, all the fontina and 1/2 the Parmesan. Stir until melted. Add chives.
• To a large baking dish. Spray with cooking spray. Add macaroni, cover with the sauce. Stir to distribute the sauce.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 C cheddar and the remaining Parmesan.
• Bake uncovered at 400 F for about 20 minutes until golden and melt-y. Top with bacon bits. Let stand for 5-8 minutes. Serve.
• Enjoy!