Best Pet Creamy Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

"PET" CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat 1 1/2- qt baking dish with cooking spray. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in microwave (30 secs or until melted). Stir in breadcrumbs and paprika. Set aside.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in 4-qt saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons flour, stirring constantly until lightly browned. Stir in "Pet" evaporated milk, water and salt. Bring to boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
• Stir in cheese and cooked macaroni until blended. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumb mixture.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a medium casserole dish.
• Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente (do not overcook the pasta) drain but do not rinse.
• Place in a bowl and mix with 2 tablespoons butter to prevent sticking; set aside.
• Melt 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add in minced garlic, onion powder, mustard powder and cayenne pepper; stir with a wooden spoon for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add cream and cook stirring constantly over medium until bubbly and thickened.
• Reduce heat and add in both cheeses; mix until melted and smooth.
• Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Add in the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
• Transfer to baking dish.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake 350 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes.

YUMMIEST EVER BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cook pasta according to pasta directions just until done - you don't want it mushy, because it will absorb a little of the cheesy liquid in the oven.
• Combine soup, evaporated milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a large microwaveable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent, and cook for 6-7 minutes until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm-to-hot throughout. (If making a half batch, 4 minutes in the microwave should do it).
• In a large baking dish (minimum 9x13, smaller if halving the recipe), spread 1/3 of the cooked noodles. Top with 1/3 of the sauce. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the cheddar.
• Repeat layers twice, ending with the cheese.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes.
• When it comes out of the oven, sprinkle with a little dried parsley if desired. This gives it visual interest, and you can also pretend it's healthier.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in large soup kettle. Add salt and pasta. Using package directions as a guide, cook until al dente. Drain. To prevent sticking, drain and immediately pour onto a large lipped baking sheet and let cool while preparing sauce.
• Meanwhile, microwave the milk and chicken broth in a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup or bowl until hot and steamy (not boiling). Melt butter in the empty pasta pot; whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Continue to whisk until thick and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in mustard, Parmesan and pepper. Turn off heat, stir in cheddar until melted.
• Add drained pasta (and optional flavoring ingredients, see notes) to sauce, and stir until everything is well combined over low heat. Stir to heat through, and thin with a little water if the sauce is too thick. Serve hot.

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted. Add additional milk to reach desired consistency. , Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce. , Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.