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ULTIMATE MAC 'N' CHEESE CASSEROLE FOR TWO



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Ooey-gooey, cheesy and bacon-y pasta: It's all here, and it will surely tempt you. Why? Because the orecchiette pasta is covered with the silkiest sauce of gruyere and sharp white Cheddar. Because crispy bacon pieces are sprinkled throughout the dish and on the top. Need I say more? The orecchiette pasta is the perfect shape for this dish because the cheese and bacon nestle into the pasta's earlike grooves to give you the ultimate mac 'n' cheese experience.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups orecchiette pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Salt and ground black pepper
8 slices crispy cooked bacon, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly spray a 2-quart oven-safe casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, following the directions on the pasta package. (You'll want it to still have a bite to it because it will finish cooking in the oven.) Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking vigorously, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue to whisk as you add the milk, then let the mixture gently come to a simmer and thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the Cheddar and gruyere and stir together with a spatula until all the cheese has melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and gently toss until everything is covered. Sprinkle half the bacon into the skillet and toss to incorporate. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remainder of the bacon, then bake, uncovered, until the mixture is bubbly and the pasta is cooked through, 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

MACARONI 'N' CHEESE FOR TWO



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From The Best of Country Cooking Cookbook, c. 2003. I love mac 'n cheese, but with just the hubby and I, there is always way too much. I love that this recipe is just for two - though I'm sure it could be doubled or tripled to feed more. Cooking time doesn't include cooking the macaroni.

Provided by NELady

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons chopped onions (optional)
paprika

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sour cream and milk. Stir in the cheese, macaroni and onion. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2 cup baking dish; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 325* for 25 minutes or until heated through.

MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR TWO



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Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese for Two recipe from Food.com.

Provided by taillightsinsightbb

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 1 DISH, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter (I used butter.) or 1 tablespoon margarine (I used butter.)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheese, milk, egg and salt.
  • mix well.
  • pour into a greased 1- quart shallow baking dish.
  • dot with butter.
  • bake , uncovered at 35o degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.1, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 189.1, Sodium 1040.3, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 25.4

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