20 Minute Mac N Cheese Food

20-MINUTE MAC 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the macaroni and about 1 tablespoon salt and cook according to package directions, usually 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a colander and drain well.
• While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a 4-quart pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour with a wooden spoon, stirring and cooking until the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Whisk in about 1/2 cup of the milk, whisking until no lumps remain. Then whisk in the rest of the milk until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a simmer and whisk constantly until the sauce is slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the Cheddar, Gruyere and Parmigiano-Reggiano with a wooden spoon. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the pepper and nutmeg and season to taste with salt. Remove from the heat.
• Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir until well combined. Serve warm.

MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR 20-25

Steps:

• Melt butter in 3 quart or larger kettle, cook onion in butter until soft.
• Add flour mixed with salt, mustard, and ginger, and cook, stirring constantly until bubbly.
• Remove from heat, add milk, stirring or whisking continuously.
• Put back on heat and continue stirring until sauce thickens.
• Remove from heat, stir in worcestershire sauce and cheese.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Mix with elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions.
• Bake in a 400°F oven in two buttered 11X15 shallow pans,or three buttered 2 quart casseroles, or two 3 qt casseroles.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, then covered for an additional 15-20 minutes.
• Cover with aluminum foil is you don't have lids.
• If baked frozen, bake an additional 20 minutes.

20-MINUTE MAC AND CHEESE (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Place cashews in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 15-20 minutes, until very soft. Drain and rinse the cashews and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and generously salt. Add the pasta, stir, and cook according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of pasta water (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), then drain and return the noodles to the pot, off of the heat.
• After soaking, transfer the cashews to a high-speed blender. Add the lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, turmeric, chili powder, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup (120 ml // amount as recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) reserved pasta water. Blend until smooth. Add more pasta water if necessary to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, adding nutritional yeast for cheesiness, lemon juice for acidity/brightness, turmeric for more vibrant color, and salt to taste. It should be very flavorful!
• Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and toss to coat. Add more pasta water as needed to coat the noodles.
• Serve immediately as is or garnish with vegan parmesan cheese (optional). Leftovers will keep in a sealed container up to 3-4 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-low heat until hot, adding a little plain unsweetened dairy-free milk (almond typically works best) to rehydrate as needed. Not freezer friendly.

UPGRADED KRAFT MAC N CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare Mac n Cheese dinner as directed on package.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese, the sour cream and pepper.
• Spoon into greased 1-1/2 quart baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Combine the melted butter and cracker crumbs and sprinkle over the top.
• Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE IN NINJA FOODI

Steps:

• Add entire box of Pasta and four cups of water into Ninja Foodi Pressure cooker on HIGH for 6 MINUTES, quick release. There should be no water left. Once macaroni noodles are tender and ready, move onto step two of this recipe.
• Leaving your cooked macaroni noodles in the pressure cooker bowl, and while hot, add nearly all of the shredded cheese (reserving a bit for a top layer), pats of butter, heavy whipping cream and salt and pepper.
• Mix all ingredients well.
• Top macaroni with last bit of shredded cheese and close up with the Air Fryer lid.
• Air Fry macaroni for 5-7 minutes at 400 degrees.
• Open lid and check on melted cheese. Macaroni is ready when top is bubble and slightly brown.

VELVEETA® TACO MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet.
• Stir in water, salsa and chili powder. Bring to boil. Stir in macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 8 to 10 min. or until most the water is absorbed.
• Add VELVEETA; cook 3 to 5 min. or until completely melted, stirring frequently.