Best Wisconsin Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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Provided by raymond spencer

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
9 Tbsp butter
3/4 c shredded muenster cheese
3/4 c shredded mild cheddar cheese
3/4 c shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 c shredded swiss cheese
3/4 c shredded monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 c half and half
8 oz cubed processed cheese
2 eggs,beaten
1/4 tsp sodium-free salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.Add the oil and the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente;drain well and return to cooking pot.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat,melt 8 tablespoons butter;stir into the macaroni.In a large bowl,combine cheeses;mix well.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Add half and half,1 1/2 cups of cheese mixture,cubed processed cheese and eggs to macaroni;mix together and season with sodium-free salt and pepper.Transfer to a lightly greased deep 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon butter.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges;serve.

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Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups small elbow macaroni
1 slice whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
3/4 cup low-fat milk
3/4 cup canned vegetable broth
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups (packed) grated sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook macaroni in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Meanwhile, grind bread in processor to fine crumbs; transfer to small bowl. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Mix 1/2 tablespoon into crumbs. Add flour to remaining butter; whisk over medium heat 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Add green onions. Whisk 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted. Preheat broiler. Mix macaroni into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle crumbs over. Broil until crumbs brown, about 2 minutes, and serve.