Best Old Fashioned Macaroni Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in boiling water until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and pepper sauce until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in the macaroni, milk and 4 cups cheese. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Cook corn according to package directions; drain and cool. , In a serving bowl, combine the macaroni, corn, chicken, celery, egg, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

OLD FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Combine cooked macaroni, butter, cheese, salt and pepper.
• Place in a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Combine eggs and milk; pour over macaroni.
• Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• To make the hard-boiled eggs: Add the eggs to a medium-sized saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring up to a boil over medium heat. Cover with a lid and turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 14 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water. Peel the eggs and chop. Reserve.
• While the eggs are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and add the macaroni. Cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the eggs, ham steak, celery, shallots and lemon juice Add the macaroni and stir to combine.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickled relish, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the dressing to the macaroni and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Cover and chill for 2 hours for the flavors to meld.

SUPER DELUXE OLD FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a non-reactive saucepan. When bubbly whisk in flour and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring every now and then. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking on occasion for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat and whisk in grated cheese. Stir vigorously just until cheese has melted. Then whisk in heavy cream to adjust the texture and season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper. In a mixing bowl combine sauce with sun dried tomatoes and drained macaroni and adjust seasoning. Transfer mixture to a 13 x 9-inch baking pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and dot with remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
• Mix tuna, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic powder, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, and mustard together in a large bowl. Add pasta, and mix well.

OLD-FASHIONED PICNIC MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, toss together the warm pasta, oil, salt, and pepper; allow to cool, then add the onion, celery, pickles, and bell pepper; toss to blend.
• In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, milk, mustard, and celery seeds; pour half over the salad and toss to coat.
• **At this point, cover and refrigerate the salad and remaining dressing for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
• One hour before serving, remove the salad from the refrigerator, add more dressing, if needed, and taste for salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle with the paprika, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Variations--try adding any of these to the salad:.
• *2 cups frozen peas, defrosted.
• *2 cups smoked turkey or ham cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
• *2 cups cherry tomatoes, whole, or cut in half.
• *2 cups pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and chopped.
• *2 cups ranch dressing, in place of the mustard/mayonnaise combination; omit the celery seeds.
• *6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced.

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI, TOMATO, AND CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare an 8 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Pour into the prepared baking dish and add the butter, Cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes; stir.
• Combine the eggs, milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, brown mustard, hot sauce, parsley, nutmeg, pepper, and salt in a food processor; pulse until smooth; pour over the macaroni. Sprinkle paprika over everything.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the middle is set, 45 to 50 minutes.

EASY CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD-OLD FASHIONED, CREAMY, DELICIOUS!

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni just until it's al dente according to package directions in lightly salted water; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, dried mustard, sweet pickle juice and milk until smooth. Stir in macaroni, celery, red pepper, red onion and olives. Chill for 6 hours. If you like a thinner dressing, simply add 1 Tablespoon at a time, of either milk, water, or even more sweet pickle juice, to the finished salad, toss well to combine. Continue adding your liquid of choice, in 1 Tablespoon increments, until you reach desired consistency. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve

OLD-FASHIONED SCRATCH MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• Drain.
• Immediately place cooked macaroni into large bowl.
• While still hot, stir in the butter, the cubed cheddar, and the handful of grated cheddar.
• Mix well for one minute.
• Add the eggs and the can of cheddar soup.
• Mix through.
• Season liberally with Lawry's salt and pepper.
• Mix through.
• At this point, I like to give it a taste (I know, I know, raw eggs, but I live dangerously), to test for seasoning.
• Adjust seasoning as needed.
• Add the milk and mix again.
• Place mixture into a mid-size casserole.
• I use an 11x8x3 or so.
• Don't use a dish too deep or browning will be a pain.
• Spread evenly.
• Bake at 375 for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
• Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
• This is a very old family recipe from a woman I work with.
• I am kind of a mac&cheese junkie and have tried many over the years.
• This one is tops, bar none.
• Enjoy!
• PS If you have trouble finding Lawry's seasoned pepper, you can substitute McCormick's, not as good, but will do.

CLASSIC OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients; set aside. Cook pasta in well salted water until al dente according to package directions. Drain, rinse and drizzle with olive oil; add to serving bowl. Top with the onion, celery, pimentos, pickles and pickle juice and toss. Taste, add salt and pepper, taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate before serving for at least 2 hours, or overnight, if possible; toss again before serving, stirring in additional mayonnaise or pickle juice if more moisture is needed. Cook's Notes: I use Zatarain's Creole mustard and bread and butter fridge pickles and juice. Other add-ins: Sliced or chopped black or green olives, chopped or grated carrot, green, red or yellow bell pepper, red onion, frozen, thawed green peas, sliced green onion, chopped, boiled eggs, seeded and chopped tomatoes, seeded and chopped cucumber, cooked, crumbled bacon, shredded or cubed cheese, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and fresh herbs are all good choices. Tip: For a pretty presentation, garnish with a little paprika and lay slices of hard boiled eggs across the top. Top with cooked, crumbled bacon and chopped fresh parsley. Can also serve on individual chilled salad plates dressed with lettuce leaves or shredded lettuce, with a garnish of crumbled egg and cooked bacon. Variation: Add 2 cups of cooked chicken (canned okay), 1-1/2 cups of cubed ham, 2 cups of small, cooked shrimp, drained, canned salmon alone, or in combination with, 2 cans of tuna, well drained, or just use the tuna alone.

MY MOM'S OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In dutch oven, brown hamburger and onions. When done, spoon off drippings and discard. Add tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce, water, bouillon cubes and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer. Simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. When done, add macaroni and cook over medium heat 20 additional minutes or until macaroni is done.

OLD-FASHIONED TUNA-OLIVE-MACARONI LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Line a standard-size loaf pan with aluminum foil.
• Spray the foil-lined pan with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
• Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions.
• Drain it thoroughly and add the butter, stirring until it melts, set aside.
• Combine the eggs and egg whites in a large bowl and beat them lightly.
• Add the onion, tuna, olives and bread crumbs and mix well.
• In a large saucepan combine the milk, salt, dry mustard and horseradish.
• Mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Add the cheese and stir just until it starts to melt, then pour it into the tuna mixture in the bowl.
• Add the macaroni and mix well.
• Carefully spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and, using your hands, press it down firmly.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes before turning it over onto a serving dish or cutting board.
• Using a serrated knife, cut the loaf into 8 slices.

CLASSIC OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Mix ingrediends together and refridgerate at least 3 hrs. over night is better.

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Mix macaroni, water, butter, onion salt, and pepper in 2-quart covered casserole; cover tightly.
• Microwave on high 5 minutes; stir.
• Cover tightly and microwave on medium(50% power) to boiling, 4 to 6 minutes.
• Stir in milk, cheese, and flour.
• Cover tightly and microwave on high (100% power) stirring every 4 minutes for 10 to 12 minutes until bubbly and tender.

OLD-FASHIONED EASY MACARONI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain. Cool slightly.
• Combine pasta and vegetables in large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Add to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until chilled.

OLD FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain. Grease 2 quart casserole. Layer 1/3 noodles, 1/3 cheese, repeat. Combine milk, eggs, salt, pepper and pour over mac and cheese. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with a little more cheese and paprika. Cover and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

OLD FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 cooking dish lightly with butter or cooking spray. Mix together milk and eggs.
• Place 1/2 of cooked macaroni in the prepared dish.
• Top mac with approx. 1/3 of cheese.
• Pour 1/2 of egg mixture over cheese. Repeat steps 2 & 3 to make a second layer.
• Top with remaining cheese. Dot with slices of margarine.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min to 1 hour, or until lightly golden brown and bubbling. Allow to set and cool slightly before serving.

OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender. Drain and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, celery seed, grated onion and chopped sweet pickle. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir in celery, bell pepper, ham, cheddar cheese, and carrot.
• Stir in drained pasta, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving. Enjoy

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI

Steps:

• Place water in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave, covered, at high for 10 minutes to bring to boil.
• Add the macaroni, stir and cover.
• Microwave 7 to 8 minutes at high.
• Stir, cover and let stand 3 minutes.
• Drain.
• Place half the cooked macaroni in a buttered 6-cup microwave-safe baking dish.
• Sprinkle with half the cheese, top with half the sour cream and dot with half the butter.
• Repeat with remaining ingredients.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Microwave, uncovered at high for 8 to 10 minutes.
• My notes: I cook macaroni on stove top instead of microwaving it.
• My microwave is so old it takes forever to boil water.
• I also will mix up the cheese sometimes using different cheddars but it's really great if you use some freshly grated pecorini cheese as well in the mix.