Best Tillamook Aged Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

TILLAMOOK AGED CHEDDAR MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan whisk together the whipping cream, flour and butter.
• Heat and whisk continuously until the sauce thickens, boils and is smooth.
• Allow to simmer and additional two minutes.
• Add 3/4 of the cheese, the English mustard, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Continue to stir constantly until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Add amount of sauce needed to the still warm al dente elbow macaroni.
• Allow to stand for at least an hour before baking.
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix the fresh bread crumbs with the left over cheese and toss on top of the macaroni.
• Bake until bubbling through and the bread crumb topping is browned.
• Freeze remaining sauce.

BUTTERMILK MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH CHEDDAR BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Set buttermilk out at room temperature.
• Prepare pasta according to package directions, but cook for 2 minutes less than manufacturer's directions suggest. Drain pasta. Mix in 2 tablespoons butter with pasta and set aside.
• Place remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 2 cups of buttermilk, and ½ cup milk in saucepan and heat gently until butter is just melted. Using a wire whisk, mix in flour, salt, and pepper while stirring. Adjust to medium heat and seasonings. Continue heating and stirring until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and add 3 cups medium cheddar cheese and 1 cup white medium cheddar Cheese. Mix until cheese melts slightly. Add pasta. Pour into greased 9"x13" baking pan.
• In small bowl mix biscuit mix, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and 1/2 cup medium cheddar cheese. Drop biscuit mix by small teaspoons on top of macaroni. Bake until golden brown on top - 15-20 minutes.