Best Laughing Mac Cheese Recipes

LAUGHING MAC & CHEESE

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This mac & cheese is so good, you'll be laughing with glee while you eat it! Family-friendly fun food!

Provided by NELady

Categories Cheese

Time 22m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (14 1/2 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
8 (3/4 ounce) wedges Laughing Cow cheese
2 cups medium cheddar, shredded
2 cups colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 cup broccoli slaw mix
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fine ground black pepper
paprika, to sprinkle
1/8 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
handful fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fine ground black pepper

Steps:

Prepare marinade by whisking together all ingredients in a small bowl and transferring to a large plastic baggie. Add the chicken to the baggie, shake to coat the chicken, and marinade for at least 1 hour (up to 4).
Bake chicken on parchment-lined cookie sheet at 350*F for 30-40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear; let chicken rest while macaroni is cooking.
Prepare macaroni as directed on package; drain well, cover to keep warm.
Cube chicken, cover to keep warm.
In large saucepan over medium-heat, combine butter, extra virgin olive oil, cheeses, milk, dried onion flakes, salt and pepper; stir constantly until melted.
Add macaroni, broccoli slaw and cubed chicken to the cheese mixture; mix well.
Transfer to a large, deep, greased casserole dish; sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350*F for 35-40 minutes, or until cheese turns light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1282.5, Fat 68.4, SaturatedFat 37.4, Cholesterol 209.9, Sodium 2333.8, Carbohydrate 90.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 74.8

TOO-EZ MAC 'N CHEESE

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Provided by Cooking Channel

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 1/2 ounces uncooked whole-wheat-blend rotini pasta (about 2 cups)
24 ounces frozen broccoli or cauliflower florets in lowfat cheese sauce (about 6 cups)
3 wedges light spreadable Swiss cheese (recommended: The Laughing Cow)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
Fresh parsley, for serving, optional

Steps:

In a large pot, prepare pasta according to the instructions on the package; drain well and set aside.
While pasta is cooking, place contents of the broccoli and sauce package in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave until sauce has melted and broccoli is hot, 10 to 12 minutes.
Once the bowl is cool enough to handle, remove it from the microwave and add cooked pasta. Unwrap cheese wedges and add those as well.
Mix thoroughly, ensuring that the wedged cheese is evenly distributed and the pasta and broccoli are coated in cheese sauce. Season with salt and pepper, if using. Garnish with parsley, if using. Enjoy!