Best Flavorful Mac And Cheese Recipes

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

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This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese recipe. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with a wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you'll be hooked. -Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cubed Velveeta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted. Add additional milk to reach desired consistency. , Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce. , Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 46g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

FLAVORFUL MACARONI AND CHEESE

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

Provided by Marklook out hes co

Categories Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups macaroni, but you can use other pastas (elbows seem to be best)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
16 ounces bricks extra-sharp cheddar cheese
32 Ritz crackers (1 sleeve) or 1 cup breadcrumbs
1 cup milk

Steps:

Shred cheese(keep some cheese aside to place on the top) and combine in sauce pan with cream of mushroom soup andmilk. Bring to a soft boil till cheese is melted.
Remove from heat stir in bread crumbs.If you use crackers crush them in a sandwich bag till finely crushed.
Boil macaroni (still a little firm); drain.
Pour about 1/2 into a casserole dish and stir in cheese mixture; stir in the rest of the macaroni till mixed in with cheese sauce.
Place some cheese on the top. A thin layer works well.
Pour a small amount of milk (1/4 cup or so) over the top of the cheese. Cover dish and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes then remove cover. If you like crispy edges and bake 10 to 15 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.5, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 696.4, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 20