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CRUSTY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Crusty Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
12 ounces American cheese or 12 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1 lb elbow macaroni, boiled in salted water until just tender, drained, and rinsed under cold water
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
salt
2/3 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use one tablespoon butter to thickly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine grated cheeses and set aside two heaping cups for topping.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, cheeses, cayenne (if using) and salt to taste. Place mixture in prepared pan and evenly pour milk over surface.
  • Sprinkle reserved cheese on top; dot with remaining butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
  • Raise heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake 15 to 20 minutes more, until crusty on top and bottom.

CRUSTY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I happen to love a "crusty" top on my Baked Macaroni and Cheese, so came up with the following variation as an alternative to the "creamy" variety. I use Ziti or Rigatoni, instead of elbow macaroni, for a chewier texture. I also do one layer of the pasta and the cheese in as large a shallow casserole (glass, ceramic, rectangular metal pan) as needed, to get as much "cheese crust" as possible. You can easily double, triple, etc. the recipe, in which case I do two layers of macaroni with butter and cheese over each layer.

Provided by NYTX29

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb ziti pasta or 1/2 lb rigatoni pasta
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
3 -4 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Boil pasta al dente.
  • Drain and put the pasta in one layer in a large shallow casserole.
  • Whisk the milk and flour until well blended. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the milk & flour mixture over the pasta.
  • Dot the butter all over the pasta.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the pasta to cover it fully.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until top is browned and crusty.
  • If desired, after about 20 minutes, you can put the casserole under the broiler to brown the top faster.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.5, Fat 47.5, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 143, Sodium 729.4, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 34.6

CRUSTY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Categories     Pasta     Side     Stuffing/Dressing

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. elbow macaroni
12 oz. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
12 oz. American or cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
salt
2/3 cup whole milk
2 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook elbow macaroni according to package directions. Set aside. Combine cheeses; set aside 2 heaping cups (for topping). In a large bowl, mix remaining cheese, pasta, cayenne, and salt to taste. Place in greased 9x13 pan and pour milk evenly over surface. Top with remaining cheese, brush with butter. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes at 375. Increase temperature to 400 and bake for 15 minutes more.

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