Best Masterful Mac N Cheese Recipes

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Provided by Sharon123

Categories Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb macaroni (preferably whole wheat)
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4-1/2 cup orange puree (My Take on Sneaky Orange Puree and or Sneaky Chef Make-Ahead White Puree)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated colby cheese (or cheddar cheese)
1 cup whole grain cereal flake (like Wheaties or Total)
1/4 cup wheat germ, unsweetened
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, diced into small pieces (or use Smart Balance)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375*F.
Butter a 9" square baking pan.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook according to the package directions, until firm and slightly undercooked(8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk the milk with the oange puree and salt.(and white puree if using-if using both use 1/4 cup each). Put half the macaroni into the baking pan and top with half colby(or cheddar) cheese.
Next, layer with the rest of the macaroni, then pour the milk mixture over the top, finishing with the last of the cheese on top.
If using Crunchy Topping Variation, use a rolling pin to gently crush cereal in a sealed plastic bag. Or, you can quickly pulse the cereal in a food processor. Add wheat germ and Parmesan to the bag and shake to mix.
Sprinkle crumb mixture on top of macaroni and cheese and dot with butter.
Bake 30-35 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

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Provided by Mandus

Time 45m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb macaroni
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup cauliflower, boiled and pureed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Grease a 9x9 baking dish.
Cook macaroni to slightly underdone, according to directions on package.
Whisk together milk, white puree, salt, and eggs in a separate bowl.
Layer half of noodles, then half of cheese, then remaining noodles in baking dish. Pour milk mixture on top. Cover with remaining cheese.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 118.6, Sodium 485.3, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 18.6