Best Magnificent Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

CLASSIC BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until it's barely al dente. (It should be more al dente than your average pasta: It's going to continue to cook in the oven.) Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium pot over medium heat. (The pot should be large enough to hold all the pasta when cooked.) Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour is foamy and just starting to turn a light golden brown, about 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk to avoid clumping. Add garlic, paprika and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly and paying special attention to the edges of the pot to make sure the flour mixture is totally incorporated.
• Add grated cheese and whisk to blend until the cheese is completely melted. (The sauce will seem thick at first and thin out as the cheese melts; it will thicken while it bakes.) Season with salt and pepper and add cooked pasta, stirring to coat well.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil (to catch any cheesy drips).
• Make the optional topping: Combine bread crumbs, melted butter and Parmesan, if using, in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and, using your hands, mix well to ensure the bread crumbs are evenly coated.
• Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a 3-quart or 9 x 13 baking dish and scatter bread crumbs, if using, evenly over the top. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake until macaroni and cheese is bubbling, thickened and creamy, and bread crumbs are evenly golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

MEG'S MAGNIFICENT MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350
• 2. Using a very large pot, bring salted water to a boil for macaroni. Boil for about 9-10 minutes. Do not overcook!
• 3. Turn off heat, drain macaroni and return to pot.
• 4. Add cheeses to macaroni
• 5. In a large bowl, whisk butter, sourcream, eggs, salt, pepper and milk until well combined.
• 6. Pour mixture into the pot with the cheese and macaroni. Mix well.
• 7. Spray a large roasting pan (I use the foil pan, since cleaning my own roasting pan is a pain and I'm lazy like that! lol)
• 8. Pour contents of pot into the roaster, even out with spoon.
• 9. Sprinkle extra cheese on top if you desire.
• 10. Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until browning begins to occur on the top and sides.
• 11. Remove from oven..let stand for 10-15 minutes..ENJOY!

SOUTHERN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook according to package directions until a little under al dente, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk milk and eggs. Add cooked macaroni, 2 cups extra-sharp Cheddar, melted butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and stir until well combined.
• Add half the macaroni mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish in an even layer. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups Colby Jack evenly on top. Spread the remaining macaroni mixture on top in an even layer. Cover with aluminum foil, transfer to the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven. Carefully remove and discard the aluminum foil. Top the macaroni mixture with the remaining 2 cups Cheddar and 1/2 cup Colby Jack. Broil on top rack until cheese is browned in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. (The broiled cheese can go from golden to burnt fairly quickly, so keep a close eye on it.)
• Remove from oven and let cool until the macaroni and cheese is fully set, 10 to 15 minutes. (The mixture may first appear jiggly, but it will firm up as it cools.) Serve warm.

MAGNIFICENT MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta, slightly tougher than al dente, remove from pot, set aside.
• Preheat oven to 325.
• Melt butter.
• Combine butter, flour, and mustard. Whisk to incorporate into butter over medium low heat. Be careful not to brown the flour and whisk enough to eliminate lumps.
• Add milk, half and half, paprika, onion, salt, and bay leaf.
• Bring just to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 8 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Temper the egg (http://www.ehow.com/how_4731920_temper-an-egg.html).
• Incorporate cheese, one third at a time, ensuring it is all melted before adding the next wave. Reserve about 2 cups for on top.
• Carefully fold in macaroni.
• Move to casserole.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Combine dry topping ingredients.
• Melt butter in small skillet.
• Toss dry mixture in skillet until coated.
• Top casserole with topping.
• Bake 45 minutes.
• Allow to rest for ten minutes.

MAGNIFICENT MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Tear all 24 slices of cheese into pieces; place in a medium saucepan on low heat.
• Add butter and sprinkle with black pepper to taste.
• Add 2 cups milk just until cheese is almost covered (you can always add more later).
• Add pepper.
• Keep on low to medium heat until completely melted; be sure to constantly stir so it doesn't stick or burn.
• Boil macaroni as directed on package; drain and place in an 11x7 baking dish.
• Pour cheese mixture into macaroni; stir in thoroughly until well mixed. (This is my favorite part, where the magic happens!).
• Sprinkle top with breadcrumbs.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes until edges are bubbling.
• Enjoy!
• The servings listed are as a meal, but it works well as a side dish too!