Billionaires Macaroni And Cheese Food

BILLIONAIRE'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes, or til slightly firm. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to large bowl.
• 2. Melt butter in heavy pan over low heat. Remove pan from heat, add flour, and stir with wooden spoon til completely mixed to make a roux. Set pan over medium heat and cook roux til little bubbles form around edges, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add milk, stirring to blend. Return pan to heat and cook, stirring constantly, til thickened. Off the heat, add cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion. Stir til cheese melts and sauce is smooth. If cheese doesn't melt completely, stir gently over low heat til melted.
• 3. Fold cheese sauce into cooled macaroni with spatula. Whisk yeggs with ricotta and add to bowl with macaroni. Add half and half and stir til mixed
• 4. Set oven rack in middle position. Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 9 x 13 inch ovenproof glass baking dish with vegetable spray. Put half the macaroni mixture in prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Cover with strips of provolone. Top with remaining macaroni and smooth.
• 5. To make topping, mix melted butter, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle topping evenly over macaroni. Cover dish with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking another 10 to 15 minutes or til macaroni is bubbling and top is nicely browned. Serve at once. Store leftovers in covered container in refrigerator. Note: The dish can be made one day ahead and kept refrigerated before baking. It's a perfect buffet dish.

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.

RICH AND CHEESY MACARONI

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni according to package directions, drain.
• Place in a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
• In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter.
• stirr in flour, salt and sugar until smooth.
• Gradually stir in milk, bring to a boil ; cook for 2 minutes until thickened.,.
• Reduce heat; stir in American cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream.
• Pour over macaroni.
• At this point you can add cooked chicken, ground beef or leave it plain.
• Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

MICROWAVE MACARONI CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the pasta in a ceramic or glass microwavable bowl. Pour over 700ml boiling water and cook for 2 mins on high; stir and repeat twice more (6 mins in total). Drain the pasta and return it to the bowl.
• Put the cornflour and 1 tbsp milk into a jug and stir to make a paste. Add the remaining milk and mix well. Pour over the pasta.
• Mix in the mustard, along with the grated gruyère and cheddar, and stir well. You can cook the pasta in the same bowl or tip it into a microwavable serving dish.
• Cook on high for 5 mins, stirring halfway through. Sprinkle over the parmesan and dot with small pieces of butter. Cook for a further 2 mins, then serve with a good grating of black pepper, if you like.