FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Creamy and cheesy, this homemade mac and cheese recipe is just the ticket for traditional comfort food, but with lots of mix-in possibilities that help you put a flavor-forward twist on a classic recipe. Check out the Expert Tips section below for suggestions on adding bacon, caramelized onions, fire-roasted diced tomatoes and even lobster.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
- While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constanly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
- Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce.
- Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg
MOM'S FAVORITE BAKED MAC AND CHEESE
This is a macaroni and cheese I first made 3 years ago when I was in California. When I got back to Texas I made it for my mom. This is now her favorite baked macaroni and cheese. She begs me to make it when I come to visit.
Provided by GEPETTO_69
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion for 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in milk, salt, mustard and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture boils and thickens.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- To the milk mixture add the Cheddar and American cheeses; stir until cheese melts. Combine macaroni and cheese sauce in a 2 quart baking dish; mix well.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 100.1 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 1194 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE
I found this recipe in a Taste of Home publication awhile back. I had written it out and stuck it in my 'to try' binder. A few months ago I made it for the first time... it's now my absolute favorite baked macaroni and cheese recipe! (with it tweaked for my own tastes). Enjoy!
Provided by ErikaNY
Categories Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook elbow macaroni as directed on package.
- While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a 3 quart saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in milk.
- Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
- Boil and stir for 1 minute.
- Stir in cheese.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
- Drain macaroni when done. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce and pour into ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
- Mix together bread crumbs and parmesan cheese; sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.3, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 597.6, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 18
MY FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE
My favorite way to eat mac 'n cheese from a box (like Kraft's Macaroni & Cheese). The salsa added, makes it taste sooo good!
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Cheese
Time 12m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare the mac'n cheese according to package directions. (I have also made this using the 7.25 oz. box of Kraft's Thick & Creamy Macaroni & Cheese, and it tastes just as good, or even better, but you will need to add a 1/2 cup of milk as stated on the box).
- Just before serving (and while still hot), stir in the salsa.
- *Note: Whenever I make this recipe adding salsa that's has more heat to it (like my husbands homemade 'hot' salsa), I only add 4 tablespoons to the mac 'n cheese, but if I use a store bought brand that's not so hot, and is a medium-heat tasting salsa, then I'll add 5 tablespoons of the salsa.
MY FAVORITE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE.
Our family's favorite Macaroni and cheese for over 25 years. Based on a recipe cut out of a Virginia newspaper many years ago.
Provided by Dustbunni
Categories Cheese
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the macaroni in a deep casserole dish and stir in the cheese, reserving 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Saute the onion and celery in butter about four minutes.
- Gently mix this into the macaroni mixture.
- Beat the eggs, milk, and seasonings together and pour over the macaroni and cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese and breadcrumb over the top.
- Bake covered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes and then uncover for another 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 758.6, Fat 35.1, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 236.9, Sodium 1056, Carbohydrate 71.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 37.4
MY FAVORITE MAC N CHEESE
This is the creamiest, most yummy homemade mac-n-cheese I've ever eaten. Most homemade macaroni and cheese is grainy, to me, but not this one! And you can make it on the stove top for a quick meal, or in a crockpot for later. You can also make this up and freeze it for OAMC. I like to add sliced hot dogs mixed in for fun, or add cooked broccoli, peas, or whatever you like mixed into your mac-n-cheese.
Provided by Piper Lee
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To cook on stove top:.
- Cook macaroni until al dente, or doneness you prefer; drain, then return noodles to pot. In a separate saucepan, melt butter, then add cheese, sour cream, condensed cheddar cheese soup, milk, salt, pepper, and mustard; stir until completely melted, then pour over cooked noodles and mix well; serve immediately.
- To cook in crockpot:.
- Boil macaroni noodles for 5 minutes; drain and set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter, then add cheese, sour cream, condensed cheddar cheese soup, milk, salt, pepper, and mustard; stir until completely melted. Butter the inside of a slow cooker and place in the noodles; then pour the melted cheese mixture onto the noodles and mix until well combined. Cook on low for 2 to 2 1⁄2 hours stirring a couple times during the cooking. Test once in a while to check if the noodles are cooked to the softness you prefer, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 783, Fat 48.6, SaturatedFat 30.1, Cholesterol 143, Sodium 975.3, Carbohydrate 53.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 32.5
MY FAVORITE MAC AND CHEESE
Make and share this My Favorite Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Renee D
Categories Cheese
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit, but don't let it brown - about 2 minutes. Add the hot milk, continuing to stir as the sauce thickens. Bring it to a boil. Add salt and pepper to taste, lower the heat, and cook, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking, along with a pinch of cayenne pepper. Remove from the heat. To cool this sauce for later use, cover it with wax paper or pour a film of milk over it to prevent a skin from forming.
- Macaroni: Preheat the oven to 375°F Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Put the cooked macaroni into the casserole, pour the cheese sauce over it, and mix gently with a fork. Sprinkle the grated cheese evenly over the top and spread the crumbs over the cheese. Bake, uncovered, until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.2, Fat 34.2, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 100, Sodium 606.3, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 27.6
MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE
The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy Velveeta mac and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
MY FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE
My favorite way to eat mac 'n cheese from a box (like Kraft's Macaroni & Cheese). The salsa added, makes it taste sooo good! Photo by: mydesigirl (at food.com)
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Other Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Prepare the mac'n cheese according to package directions. (I have also made this using the 7.25 oz. box of Kraft's Thick & Creamy Macaroni & Cheese, and it tastes just as good, or even better, but you will need to add a 1/2 cup of milk as stated on the box.)
- 2. Just before serving (and while still hot), stir in the salsa.
- 3. *Note: Whenever I make this recipe adding salsa that's has more heat to it (like my husbands homemade 'hot' salsa), I only add 4 tablespoons to the mac 'n cheese, but if I use a store bought brand that's not so hot, and is a medium-heat tasting salsa, then I'll add 5 tablespoons of the salsa.
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- Stuffing Topped Baked Mac and Cheese. For a special occasion, try this twist on homemade mac and cheese, which is a delicious carb-loaded dish. A Beautiful Mess shares this recipe that combines the creaminess of macaroni and cheese with the tasty flavors of stuffing.
- Green Goddess Mac and Cheese. I absolutely love macaroni and cheese, but sometimes I feel guilty about its lack of vegetables when I’m serving it for my family.
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- Copycat Panera Mac and Cheese Recipe. If I’m ever out and about and in a rush for lunch, I regularly stop to grab something to eat at Panera Bread. Their mac and cheese is a delicious white cheddar dish that I can’t help but order every time I’m there.
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