Best Betty Crockers Traditional Mac Cheese Recipes

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FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE



Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese image

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

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (7 ounces)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded or cubed Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

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

IMPOSSIBLY EASY MAC AND CHEESE PIE



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Save time! Try a delicious version of mac 'n cheese where you don't have to precook the mac!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (3 1/2 oz)
1/2 cup Bisquick™ Original baking mix
2 1/4 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Place uncooked macaroni in pie plate. Sprinkle with 1 3/4 cups of the cheese.
  • In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place sprayed side down over pie plate. Bake 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Nothing's as comforting as tender pasta topped with creamy cheese!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 oz uncooked penne pasta (rounded 2 cups)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, seasoned salt, mustard, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Using wire whisk, stir in cheese until melted.
  • Gently stir pasta into cheese sauce. Spoon into 4 ungreased 8-oz ramekins/gratin dishes or 10-oz custard cups. Place filled cups in shallow baking pan (or cookie sheet with sides).
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

CHEDDAR MAC AND CHEESE



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Enjoy this classic macaroni and cheese recipe that is ready in 40 minutes - perfect for an Italian dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni (2 cups)
1/4 cup margarine or butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard (dry)
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded or cubed sharp Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Grease 2-quart casserole. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • Melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  • Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni until well coated. Spoon into casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until hot in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg

BETTY CROCKER'S TRADITIONAL MAC & CHEESE



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From bettycrocker.com, this is the one I have always used. I usually sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and use more than one kind of cheese.

Provided by Serah B.

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked (7 ounces)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup Gold Medal all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cook 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.
  • Drain macaroni. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.3, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 539.6, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 17.3

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Tender pasta is smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a down-home casserole that always satisfies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (5 oz)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups milk
6 oz American cheese loaf, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, salt and pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
  • In small bowl, mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, spoon macaroni mixture.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly and light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE (BETTY CROCKER)



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This recipe is from one of the first cookbooks given to me as a young child (back in the 70's). I have come across many recipes but keep coming back to his classic.

Provided by Tee Angel

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces elbow macaroni (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups American cheese or 2 cups cheddar cheese, cubed
1 medium tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°F.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • For cheese sauce, in a saucepan melt butter. Cook onion in butter till tender but not brown.
  • Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Add milk all at once; cook and stir till thickened and bubbly.
  • Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Add cubed cheese; stir till melted.
  • Stir macaroni into cheese cause. Turn into a 1 1/2 quart casserole. Arrange tomato slices atop macaroni; sprinkle with a little salt. Bake in a 350°F oven 30 to 45 minutes or until heated through.

CHEESY MACARONI WITH HAM



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Enjoy this cheesy pasta that's made with ham and tomatoes and topped with bread crumbs - a tasty Italian dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

11/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups milk
11/2 cups chopped cooked ham
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-high heat. Cook garlic in butter, stirring frequently, until golden. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and red pepper. Cook and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 5 minutes. Gently stir in ham, tomatoes and cooked macaroni.
  • Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Spoon into baking dish. In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over macaroni.
  • Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1063 mg

EASY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Two steps and 20 minutes is all you need to make this cheesy pasta side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked small shell pasta or elbow macaroni (8 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) or 8 ounces process cheese spread loaf, cut into cubes
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, if desired
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, stir remaining ingredients into pasta. Cook over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and sauce is desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 590 mg

BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC AND CHEESE



Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese image

Buffalo chicken wings and mac-n-cheese come together for the ultimate in spicy, cheesy comfort food.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Salt to taste
1 cup chopped cooked chicken
1 stalk celery, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz)
1/4 cup Frank's™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour and mustard with whisk; cook and stir until smooth. Gradually add milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute until mixture is hot and bubbly. Add Cheddar cheese; stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Season with salt.
  • Gently stir cooked macaroni into cheese sauce. Stir in chicken. Spoon into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Sprinkle celery and blue cheese over macaroni mixture. Drizzle with Buffalo wing sauce.
  • Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes or until bubbly and blue cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 870, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

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