Best Rachels Fancy Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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MACARONI AND CHEDDAR CHEESE



Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 entree servings, 8 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil, 1 turn of the pan in a slow stream
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups whole or 2 percent milk
3 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, a couple pinches
Salt
1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked 8 minutes or to al dente, with a little bite to it

Steps:

  • Heat a medium, deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil and butter. When butter melts into the oil, add flour and combine. Gently cook, whisking flour and butter together, until smooth and flour has had a chance to cook, about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Gently bring milk to a bubble while stirring frequently. Allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like. Add cooked pasta to sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce. Transfer to a flameproof baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Place baking dish under a hot broiler and brown the Cheddar cheese on top.

RACHEL'S FANCY MACARONI AND CHEESE



Rachel's Fancy Macaroni and Cheese image

A twist on the classic. Swiss cheese gives it a bite and mozzarella gives it stretchy, gooey, creaminess that is irresistible. A friend of mine who is a macaroni and cheese connoisseur made this for me and I had craved it since! The other day I finally made it myself and, wow! It was every bit as good as I remembered. I asked my husband if he ate the rest of the leftovers (I had wanted them) and this is what he said : "yes. :( It was so good and it doesn't kill me to say it- make that again" LOL-he is the pickiest man I have EVER met and he liked it, so give this a try!

Provided by specialbekah

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/8 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces pasta shells or 8 ounces macaroni noodles, prepared according to package directions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Mix Swiss and mozzarella cheeses together.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan.
  • Stir in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and slowly stir in milk until mixture is smooth.
  • Place back on heat and stir constantly until mixture is thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of cheese.
  • Combine the cheese mixture with prepared noodles and place in a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top.
  • Bake at 375 for about 25 minutes or until slightly browned on top.

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