Best Ellens Fabulous Plain Old Mac Cheese Recipes

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OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey mac-and-cheese classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give it just the right spice. -James Backman, Centralia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 12 ounces)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Few dashes hot pepper sauce
3-1/2 cups whole milk
5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in boiling water until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and pepper sauce until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in the macaroni, milk and 4 cups cheese. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

THE BEST BAKED MAC AND CHEESE



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A blend of three cheeses delivers a punch of flavor in this creamy mac and cheese. Toasted breadcrumbs give a crunchy texture contrast.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
Half a loaf day-old French bread
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups milk
8 ounces fontina cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
8 ounces Gruyere, grated (about 2 cups)
1 pound sharp yellow Cheddar, grated (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until just slightly softened, about 6 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and rinse under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, remove the crusts from the bread and cut into 1-inch cubes. Pulse in the food processor until the bread breaks into bean-sized pieces.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until toasted, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, mustard powder and cayenne. Cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and slightly golden, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce begins to boil and thicken, about 7 minutes, then remove from heat. Stir in the fontina, Gruyere and all but 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar until fully melted. Stir in the pasta, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to make a creamy sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small bowl in the microwave. Brush a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish with the melted butter. Spread the pasta mixture in the prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar evenly over the pasta, then scatter the toasted breadcrumbs on top. Bake until heated through and just bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

OLD FASHIONED MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a classic recipe for macaroni and cheese. The kids will love this!

Provided by JAYDE175

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
¼ onion, minced
salt and pepper to taste
¼ pound processed cheese food
¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ pound shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare the elbow macaroni according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in the flour until a cream colored paste forms. Then pour in the milk and stir constantly until this comes to a hard boil, then stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • When the macaroni is cooked, spread 1/2 of it into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Then layer 1/2 of the grated onion, 1/2 of the salt and pepper and 1/2 of each of the cheeses. Repeat this one more time: macaroni, onion, salt and pepper and cheeses, and then pour the reserved white sauce over all. Top off with small pats of butter to taste.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 450.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

ELLEN'S FABULOUS PLAIN OLD MAC & CHEESE



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This is the mac and cheese I have been making since Day One, meaning the day I learned to cook. The recipe most likely came from an old BH&G cookbook, because I don't remember my mother ever making mac and cheese. This has been a favorite in my family for years because it is so creamy throughout and crispy on top.

Provided by Ellen Bales @Starwriter

Categories     Pasta Sides

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cup(s) elbow macaroni, cooked
3 tablespoon(s) butter
2 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper
2 cup(s) milk
1/4 cup(s) finely chopped onion (optional)
2 cup(s) (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; blend in the flour, salt and pepper. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. Turn off heat.
  • Add onion (optional) and 1-1/2 cups of the cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Mix the cheese sauce with the drained macaroni in a separate large bowl until macaroni is completely coated with sauce. Turn mixture into a 2-qt. casserole dish which has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
  • NOTE: For a creamier dish, use half-and-half instead of milk.

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