Creamy Lower Carb Macaroni And Cheese Food

EXTRA RICH-AND-CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Combine the evaporated milk, eggs, havarti, Colby jack, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the nutmeg in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Add the pasta and sour cream to the sauce; toss to coat, then let sit 5 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly. Add the reserved cooking water to loosen, if desired.

LOW CARB MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic and mushrooms for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add half & half and milk, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Toss pasta and sauce together. Add cheeses and optional hot dog slices; stir until well blended and pour into casserole dish. Top with Parmesan.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

CREAMY LOW(ER) CARB MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.
• Meanwhile, Heat cream over medium-low heat until warm. Add cream cheese and whisk until melted.
• Add cheddar and velveeta cheese a little at a time letting it melt before whisking in more.
• Stir in salt and pepper to taste.

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix cornsartch with a little of the milk till desolved.
• In Large saucepan or dutch oven, add remaining milk, and cornstarch mixture and mustard.
• Stir and cook over med heat to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
• Stir in cooked macaroni noodles.
• Stir in cubed monterey Jack cheese
• Optional additions:.
• Sprinkle individual servings with chili powder and garlic salt.
• Top with fresh chopped onions.