Best Kevins Famous Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

BACON MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl mix together 2 tablespoons of melted butter, Panko breadcrumbs and chopped parsley. Set aside.
• In a large stock pot boil pasta in heavily salted water per package directions. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking in a 9x9" square or a 13x9" pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, render bacon until crispy and browned. Remove bacon and set aside to crumble. Keep bacon fat in pan. Add crumbled bacon to pasta, reserving some to top pasta at serving.
• In same skillet with bacon fat add 4 tablespoons of butter and melt over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute. Add the milk and whisk to mix thoroughly. Whisk in the mustard, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Lower the heat to simmer and cook for 4 minutes, the sauce will thicken.
• Add the cream cheese and stir to melt in the sauce. Add the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and stir to melt and incorporate. Sauce should be smooth.
• Pour cheese sauce over pasta and bacon and stir to mix in completely. Top with breadcrumb mixture and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until top is golden brown and crunchy. This should be enough for 4 large servings or 6 as a side.

KEVIN'S GRANDMA'S MAC

Steps:

• For the pan: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions.
• Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-by-9-inch baking dish or aluminum pan. Add the cooked pasta.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the sauce: In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture smells like popcorn, about 5 minutes. Slowly add the milk, stirring or whisking while adding. Taste and season the pot with salt and pepper. Add the cheese cubes and stir until melted.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently shake the baking dish to settle the sauce in the nooks and crannies. Top with the shredded Cheddar and bake until the corners are brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

KEVIN'S FAMOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Lightly grease deep oval casserole dish or dutch oven with 1/2 tablespoon of Olive Oil. Sauté Bacon, dry salami or pancetta in 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Turn off heat, drain and set aside on paper towel to cool. Boil Pasta according to directions on package, approximately 7-8 minutes in 5 quarts of water. Drain pasta and set aside. To make the cream sauce, use a large skillet or saucepan. Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add pureed garlic and stir for approximately 2 minutes. Add flour and stir until combined. Add garlic powder, salt, dry mustard, paprika and nutmeg. Stir until combined. Lower heat to medium-low and add milk slowly. Stir continuously for approximately 10-15 minutes or until mixture is thick enough to coat spoon. Turn off heat and set aside to cool for 3-4 minutes. Add cooked pasta to casserole dish or dutch oven. Pour cream sauce over pasta and stir to combine. Add parmesan and finely shredded Italian cheese and combine well. Combine cheddar and green onion with bacon, salami or pancetta in a dish and then sprinkle mixture over the top evenly. Bake covered at 350°F for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

KEVIN'S FAMOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Lightly grease deep oval casserole dish or dutch oven with 1/2 TBSP of Olive Oil. Sauté Bacon, Dry Salami or Pancetta in 1/2 TBSP of Olive Oil in skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Turn off heat, drain and set aside on paper towel to cool. Boil Pasta according to directions on package, approximately 7-8 minutes in 5 quarts of water. Drain pasta and set aside. To make the cream sauce, use a large skillet or saucepan. Heat 1/4 cup of Olive Oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add Pureed Garlic and stir for approximately 2 minutes. Add Flour and stir until combined. Add Garlic Powder, Salt, Dry Mustard, Paprika and Nutmeg. Stir until combined. Lower heat to medium-low and add milk slowly. Stir continuously for approximately 10-15 minutes or until mixture is thick enough to coat spoon. Turn off heat and set aside to cool for 3-4 minutes. Add cooked pasta to casserole dish or dutch oven. Pour cream sauce over pasta and stir to combine. Add Parmesan and Finely Shredded Italian Cheese and combine well. Combine Cheddar and Green Onion with Bacon, Salami or Pancetta in a dish and then sprinkle mixture over the top evenly. Bake covered at 350F for 15 minutes. Remove cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.