Best Crispy Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

CRISPY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
Kosher salt
8 ounces mini penne pasta
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 bay leaf
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups grated gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the bay leaf, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens slightly, 7 to 8 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and whisk in the monterey jack, gruyere and cheddar one cheese at a time, allowing each cheese to melt before adding more. Add the pasta and stir until coated, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen (the sauce will thicken as it bakes).
Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the microwave. Add the panko, parmesan and a pinch of salt; stir to combine. Scatter over the pasta and bake until the crumbs are browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.

CRISPY MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Deliciously different. Topped with french fried onions for that lovely onion crunch and flavor. If you aren't a fan of mushroom soup use cream of celery.

Provided by lets.eat

Categories Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups hot cooked macaroni
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (2 7/8 ounce) can French-fried onions (Durkee)

Steps:

Mix soup, milk, mustard, pepper, pasta and 1-1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese in a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
Bake 350' for 45 minutes or until hot.
Stir, sprinkle with the french fried onions and remainder 1/2 cup cheese. Bake for 5 more minutes or until onions are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.1, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 858.7, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2, Protein 22.2

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