Best Rich N Cheesy Macaroni Recipes

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EXTRA RICH-AND-CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
8 ounces shell pasta
1 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs
2 cups grated havarti cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups grated Colby jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
Pinch of grated nutmeg
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Combine the evaporated milk, eggs, havarti, Colby jack, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the nutmeg in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the pasta and sour cream to the sauce; toss to coat, then let sit 5 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly. Add the reserved cooking water to loosen, if desired.

RICH 'N' CHEESY MACARONI



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The flavors of three different cheeses blend nicely and put a tasty twist on traditional macaroni and cheese. This came from Taste Of Home Simple & Delicious. I have not tried this, just posting for easy finding.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups milk
8 ounces process American cheese, cubed
1 1/3 cups small curd cottage cheese
2/3 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a greased 2 1/2-quart baking dish.
  • In saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour, salt and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Reduce heat; stir in american cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream. Pour over macaroni. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.1, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 26.9, Cholesterol 127.5, Sodium 1629.7, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 7.6, Protein 32.8

FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Creamy and cheesy, this homemade mac and cheese recipe is just the ticket for traditional comfort food, but with lots of mix-in possibilities that help you put a flavor-forward twist on a classic recipe. Check out the Expert Tips section below for suggestions on adding bacon, caramelized onions, fire-roasted diced tomatoes and even lobster.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (7 ounces)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded or cubed Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constanly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
  • Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce.
  • Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg

MACARONI AND CHEESE, RICH AND CREAMY



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The original of this recipe was found in the 17 Oct 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine and the combo of three cheeses makes for a very comforting meal!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Penne

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) box penne rigate
3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 lb gruyere cheese, shredded
1/2 cup asiago cheese, shredded (or Parmesan)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Coat a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling; add penne.
  • Cook penne for 6 minutes; drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cheddar, gruyere and asiago cheeses; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium-size saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth and slightly bubbly.
  • In a thin stream, whisk in the milk; stir in onion powder, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in 2-1/2 cups of the cheese mixture.
  • In a pasta pot, stir together the cooked penne and the cheese sauce.
  • Pour half of mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with a generous cup of the cheese.
  • Spoon in the remaining penne and top with the remaining cheese sauce.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Increase the oven temperature to broil and cook another 3 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
  • Cool slightly before serving.

BEST EVER MACARONI CHEESE RECIPE



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This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

50g baguette, cut into small chunks
2 tbsp butter, plus 1 tbsp melted
350g spiral or other short pasta
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp English mustard powder
3 tbsp plain flour
500ml whole milk
250g vegetarian mature cheddar, grated
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the baguette chunks over a baking sheet, drizzle with the melted butter and season. Bake for 6 mins until crisp, then set aside.
  • Boil the pasta for 2 mins less than stated on the pack, then drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the garlic and English mustard powder, cook for 1 min, then stir in the plain flour.
  • Cook for 1 min more, then gradually whisk in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Simmer for 5 mins, whisking all the time until thickened. Take off the heat, then stir in the cheddar and half the parmesan.
  • Stir the pasta and some seasoning into the cheesy sauce. Tip into a large ovenproof dish, or four individual dishes.
  • Scatter over the bread and the remaining parmesan, then bake for 20 mins until crisp and golden. Can be frozen before baking - defrost thoroughly before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 88 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

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