Aunties Mac Cheese Food

AUNTIE'S MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt four tablespoons of the butter.
• Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. All the time, whisking it so it will not burn.
• Add the milk in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil.
• Add mustard, cayenne and salt and pepper to taste and simmer sauce until thickened, about two minutes.
• In a kettle (I used a large pot) of salted boiling water, cook macaroni until just al dente, about 7 minutes and drain well.
• In a large bowl, stir together, macaroni, sauce, cheddar, and 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Transfer to a buttered shallow baking dish.
• In a small bowl, stir together bread crumbs, paprika and the remaining Parmesan cheese with the remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter, melted.
• Scatter evenly over the macaroni and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 - 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

AUNTIE'S AWESOME BAKED MAC N' CHEESE (LIGHT)

Steps:

• In large saucepan, combine first four ingredients; stir in milk. Add butter; stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minutes. *This is very important but make sure you don't burn the milk or else you will get an undesirable smoky taste to your dish!* Remove from heat.
• Stir in 4 coups cheese until melted. Add elbows. Pour into lightly greased 9x13 casserole.
• Coarsely shred bread in food processor, then mix crumbs with the remaining cup of cheese. Spread over top of macaroni.
• Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 25-40 minutes until browned to desired doneness.
• Enjoy! Makes great leftovers!
• *Cheese should be 3 Cups Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar and 2 Cups Reduced Fat Mexican Four Cheese Blend.

BEST EVER MACARONI CHEESE RECIPE

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.