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CREAMY MACARONI 'N' CHEESE



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"I prepare this cheesy recipe when I'm craving 'comfort food' but trying to eat a little lighter," advises Dawn Royer of Albany, Oregon. "The hint of mustard adds zip to this creamy side dish-and it makes a pleasing meatless entree, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3-1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1-3/4 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1-3/4 cups 2% cottage cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave onion on high for 1 minute or until tender; drain. Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese and parsley; set aside., In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Stir into macaroni mixture., Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 491mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Try Ree Drummond's creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups dried macaroni
1 whole egg
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard (more if desired)
1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking
Salt
Seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional spices: cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme
1 pound thick-cut peppered bacon
3 yellow onions, halved and sliced
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces gorgonzola
Cooked sliders and/or macaroni and cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the macaroni until still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg. In a large pot, melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook for a couple of minutes, whisking constantly. Don't let it burn. Pour in the milk, add the mustard and whisk until smooth. Cook until very thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs. Whisk together until smooth. Pour the egg into the sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth. Add in the cheese and stir to melt. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and the pepper. Add any additional spices if desired. Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT.
  • Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Serve immediately (while it's still very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese and bake until bubbly and golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • In a separate pan, cook the onions in the butter over a low heat until caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Use a fork to crumble the gorgonzola.
  • Put the bacon, caramelized onions and crumbled gorgonzola into separate bowls. Serve as delicious toppings for both sliders and macaroni cheese.

CREAMY HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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The ultimate comfort food. After trying this easy Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese recipe, you will never go back to the boxed stuff again!

Provided by Alia | Everyday Easy Eats

Categories     Main

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups macaroni (elbow) pasta
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups low-fat milk
Salt and pepper, (to taste)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once butter has melted, whisk in flour and cook the mixture for about 2 minutes, whisking continuously, until it turns golden brown.
  • Gradually whisk the milk into the flour mixture. Cook while whisking for about 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in cheese until smooth. Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 506 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is my absolute very favorite macaroni and cheese recipe and I have a large collection of m/c recipes. Adapted from Southern Living. I don't make this very often because I could literally eat the whole thing and lick the dish clean.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups milk
2 (10 ounce) packages sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided (I use Cracker Barrel)
1 (10 ounce) package extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (I use Cracker Barrel)
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked

Steps:

  • In a big skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk the flour in gradually until the mixture is smooth.
  • Cook and whisk continually for 2 minutes.
  • Add in salt, pepper, cayenne, and garlic; stir to combine.
  • Gradually whisk in half-and-half and milk.
  • Cook and whisk continually for 8-10 minutes or until mixture is thickened.
  • Add in half of the sharp cheddar cheese; stir.
  • Add in all of the extra-sharp cheddar cheese; stir until smooth.
  • Take skillet off stove burner.
  • Mix together the cooked macaroni and cheese mixture; transfer to a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 20 minutes (may need to bake longer for a crispy top).

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon salt
1 pound elbow, shell or other bite-size shaped pasta
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup flour
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in large soup kettle. Add salt and pasta. Using package directions as a guide, cook until al dente. Drain. To prevent sticking, drain and immediately pour onto a large lipped baking sheet and let cool while preparing sauce.
  • Meanwhile, microwave the milk and chicken broth in a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup or bowl until hot and steamy (not boiling). Melt butter in the empty pasta pot; whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Continue to whisk until thick and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in mustard, Parmesan and pepper. Turn off heat, stir in cheddar until melted.
  • Add drained pasta (and optional flavoring ingredients, see notes) to sauce, and stir until everything is well combined over low heat. Stir to heat through, and thin with a little water if the sauce is too thick. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 82.3 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 1202.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

EXTRA RICH-AND-CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
8 ounces shell pasta
1 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs
2 cups grated havarti cheese (about 6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups grated Colby jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
Pinch of grated nutmeg
1/4 cup sour cream

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.

CREAMY STOVETOP MACARONI AND CHEESE



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No need for a flour-and-butter roux in this easy stovetop version of an old favorite: The cream cheese adds body and richness. If your mac and cheese gets a little stiff as it cools, just stir in some warm water to smooth it out - it works like a charm!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings (about 8 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 3 cups)
3 ounces Gruyere, shredded (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Set aside.
  • Heat the half-and-half and cayenne in a large saucepan over medium heat until it just comes to a simmer. Continue simmering until the half-and-half is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Whisk in the Cheddar and Gruyere until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the macaroni to the saucepan and stir to combine. Stir in some of the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce if needed. Season to taste with salt if needed. Serve hot.

BEST EVER MACARONI CHEESE RECIPE



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This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

50g baguette, cut into small chunks
2 tbsp butter, plus 1 tbsp melted
350g spiral or other short pasta
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp English mustard powder
3 tbsp plain flour
500ml whole milk
250g vegetarian mature cheddar, grated
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 88 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

CREAMY MACARONI & CHEESE - FOR TWO OR ONE



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I shouldn't be surprised that there are more than 600 recipes for this dish. After reading many, many of them, I have come to the conclusion that this one has it's place here at Zaar. The sauce is smooth and creamy, with little pockets of melted cheese throughout. I hope you like this as much as I do. Cooking time includes the making of the sauce and baking.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pasta, with nooks & crannies for holding the sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon chives, chopped, mostly for colour
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°F.
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al-dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the milk in the microwave, on high for 1-1/2 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add salt, pepper and chopped onion. Sauté on medium heat, until the onion is transparent and soft, but not brown.
  • Sprinkle the flour on top, and allow the butter to absorb some of it before stirring.
  • Add the hot milk in 3 additions, stirring constantly. The mixture will get thick very quickly.
  • After the final addition of milk, continue heating the mixture, on medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
  • *Remove from heat* and stir in the grated cheese, chives and red pepper flakes.
  • Add the drained pasta and mix well.
  • Fold in the cubed cheese.
  • Pour into two greased onion soup bowls.
  • Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool a bit before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.2, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 126.7, Sodium 924.2, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 30.2

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizAnn

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups whole milk or 4 cups half-and-half
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb macaroni, cooked and drained
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cubed monterey jack cheese
chili powder (optional)
garlic salt (optional)
chopped fresh onion (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.9, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 67.4, Sodium 400.7, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 23.2

CREAMY MACARONI 'N' CHEESE



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A remade comfort dish. Easy to adjust to anyone's dietary needs. A teaspoon of cumin in the cheese mixture makes for a tangier mac and cheese if you want a different taste.

Provided by Amber of AZ

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 3/4 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1 3/4 cups 2% fat cottage cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (fresh ground makes it really good)

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave onion on high for 2 minutes or until tender; drain.
  • You could just caramelize the onions in a skillet on the stove top if you don't want to stink up the microwave.
  • Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese and parsley.
  • In a bowl mix the milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix until it is well combined and somewhat smooth.
  • Stir into macaroni mixture.
  • Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 20- 25 minutes or until lightly- browned.
  • Burnt cheese bits are good.

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR ONE



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No need to eat to forego a true comfort food favorite just because you're cooking for one tonite. Try this single serving mac-n-cheese recipe next time you need a taste of home, alone!

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour, all purpose
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup cheddar cheese, diced
1/4 teaspoon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion, chopped
3 tablespoons macaroni noodles, cooked and drained
2 saltine crackers, crushed
black pepper

Steps:

  • In small bowl, combine crushed saltines with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  • In pot, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then add flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk in milk until smooth and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Lower heat and add all remaining ingredients, stirring until cheese is melted.
  • Pour into greased 1 cup baking dish (ramiken) and sprinkle with buttered saltine crumbs.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

CREAMY SOUTHWEST MAC 'N CHEESE



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Add some Tex-Mex flair to your comfort food with Creamy Southwest Mac 'n Cheese. Chopped jalapenos and poblanos plus shredded pepper Jack gives southwest mac 'n cheese its kick.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Thanksgiving Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
1 fresh poblano chile, chopped
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1 cup milk
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, divided
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 cup no-salt-added tortilla chips (2 oz.), crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions, poblano chiles, jalapeño peppers and chili powder; mix well. Cook 6 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add milk and 2/3 of the VELVEETA; cook 3 to 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni and remaining VELVEETA.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Toss shredded cheese with crushed chips; sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 640 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese recipe. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with a wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you'll be hooked. -Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cubed Velveeta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted. Add additional milk to reach desired consistency. , Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce. , Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 46g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This Creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe is the only mac and cheese recipe you will ever need. Rich, decadent and super creamy, this Creamy Macaroni and Cheese the perfect comfort food dish! | A Wicked Whisk | https://www.awickedwhisk.com

Provided by Heather - A Wicked Whisk

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tbl butter
4 tbl flour
1 1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne powder
1 10 oz can condensed cheddar soup
2/3 cup parmesan (grated)
12 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
4 oz swiss cheese
16 oz macaroni pasta

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to boil and prepare macaroni to box instructions, minus 1 minute. Drain and set aside
  • In a large saucepan or skillet, melt butter. Once melted, add in flour and whisk to combine. Cook for 1 minute
  • Pour in milk and cream and spices. Bring to a low boil, whisking constantly
  • Once a low boil has been reached, add in cheeses and soup and continue to stir until sauce is creamy and smooth
  • Combine pasta and sauce and pour into a 9 x 13 baking pan. Cook for 20 minutes and remove from oven. Let sit 5-10 minutes to set
  • Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 12 ea, Calories 233.5 kcal, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Protein 7.3 g, Fat 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Sodium 435.2 mg, Fiber 0.7 g, Sugar 2.5 g, UnsaturatedFat 4.9 g

CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This baked mac and cheese - perfect for a large crowd or as a side dish - is super simple to make. The cream cheese gives it richness and a little tang.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield Serves 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
2 1/2 cups half and half
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 3 cups)
3 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until it is al dente, about 6 minutes. Strain, reserving 1 3/4 cups of the pasta water. Set aside.
  • Heat the half-and-half and cayenne in a large saucepan over medium heat until it just comes to a simmer. Continue simmering until the half-and-half is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 15 minutes. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Whisk in the Cheddar and Gruyere until all the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Add the macaroni and the reserved pasta water to the saucepan and stir to combine. (It will look very loose, but the pasta will suck up a lot of the sauce as it bakes.) Season to taste with salt if needed. Pour into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Toss the bread crumbs with the butter and a sprinkle of salt in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and the bread crumbs are lightly browned and crispy, about 10 minutes.

SUNNY'S CREAMY 5-CHEESE MAC 'N' CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons hot Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp
4 finely chopped scallions, white and green parts
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Frank's or Cholula
8 ounces whipped chive-flavored cream cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups reserved pasta water
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded from the block
8 ounces Gouda, shredded from the block
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded from the block
3 ounces Pecorino Romano, shredded on a box grater
1 pound elbows, cooked al dente in salted water, 2 cups pasta water reserved
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded from the block
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded from the block

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a deep 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Make the sauce. In a large bowl, mix the ingredients in order, combining completely between additions. Start by adding the flour, paprika, ground mustard, garlic, scallions, hot sauce, cream cheese, a pinch of salt and more grinds of black pepper than normal. Mix this until combined completely. In a liquid measure, mix the heavy cream and pasta water together and add slowly to the bowl while whisking. Add the Cheddar, Gouda, mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheeses.
  • Bake. Add the pasta to the bowl of liquid and stir until the liquid seeps into the elbows and everything is distributed evenly. Pour into the prepared dish. Level with the back of your spoon. Toss together the Cheddar and mozzarella in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the top. Bake until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This recipe, inspired by Stouffer's macaroni and cheese, delivers the best of all worlds: creamy, saucy comfort, with a consistency that's slightly more set than a stovetop version, thanks to a final bake in the oven. It stays voluptuous and molten as a result of a higher ratio of sauce to noodles, which are cooked completely so they don't soak up as much liquid. The Velveeta is necessary here, as it has sodium citrate, which prevents the sauce from separating in the oven. Elbow macaroni works fine, but cavatappi is an especially fun shape to eat with its telephone-cord bounciness.

Provided by Eric Kim

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Salt
1 pound cavatappi or elbow macaroni
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups whole milk
1 pound sharp or extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, coarsely grated (5 1/4 cups)
8 ounces Velveeta, torn into pieces
4 ounces Pecorino Romano, coarsely grated (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of ground cayenne
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until just past al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Return the empty pot to the stove (no need to clean it) and set over medium heat. Melt the butter and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the butter stops spurting and quiets down, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth like gravy, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the milk. Raise the heat to high and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, then immediately reduce the heat to low and continue simmering until the sauce lightly coats the back of a spoon, 2 to 5 minutes. At this stage, the sauce should be smooth but relatively loose. Take the pot off the heat.
  • To the pot, add the Cheddar, Velveeta, Pecorino Romano, mustard powder, onion powder and cayenne, and season generously with salt and black pepper. Whisk until the cheese is melted and smooth like nacho cheese. Add the drained pasta, breaking up any clumps, and stir until evenly coated in the cheese sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or dish and bake until bubbling at the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

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CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE | THE COOK'S TREAT
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After macaroni is cooked, drain it and add half of it to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 2 cups of the grated cheese evenly over the macaroni. …
From thecookstreat.com
Cuisine American
Category Main Course
Servings 8
Total Time 55 mins


CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE | MRFOOD.COM
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Cook macaroni according to package directions until firm; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, and …
From mrfood.com
4/5 (13)
Estimated Reading Time 1 min
Category Pastas


MACARONI AND CHEESE | FITNESS FOOD DIVA
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Lets Cook. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, about 8-10min until al dente. Save about 1/2-cup of pasta water and set aside. …
From fitnessfooddiva.com
Estimated Reading Time 2 mins
Total Time 25 mins


MACARONI CHEESE RECIPES - BBC FOOD
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Mac 'n' cheese is comfort food at its best. Learn how to make macaroni cheese with our easy recipes, then find your perfect take on the creamy pasta bake. Try adding bacon, chorizo, lobster or ...
From bbc.co.uk


CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE - THE PKP WAY

From thepkpway.com
5/5 (11)
Total Time 55 mins
Category Main Course
Published 2017-03-09
  • Heat a large pot to boiling and cook the macaroni for the time instructed on the packaging minus 1 minute (ie. if the instructions say cook for 9 minutes, cook for 8 minutes). Reserve 2 cups of pasta water and drain.
  • To the now empty pot, heat the butter over medium heat until melted and foaming. Add the flour and whisk until no clumps remain. Whisk in the mustard powder until combined.
  • Stir in the two milks until combined. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low to simmer. Simmer until thickened.


SUPER CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE - DINNER, THEN DESSERT

From dinnerthendessert.com
4.8/5 (23)
Total Time 30 mins
Category Side
Published 2016-09-19
  • In a blender add the cottage cheese, half and half, dry mustard, cayenne, nutmeg and salt and pepper together until the mixture is completely smooth (even if you think it is smooth, give it an extra 15 seconds, you want it smooth or your pasta will taste grainy).
  • In a large pot (the one you drained the pasta in, don't rinse the pan before adding the ingredients), add the butter, cheddar cheese, milk and pasta.


CREAMY BAKED MAC AND CHEESE - A WICKED WHISK

From awickedwhisk.com
4.8/5 (10)
Total Time 45 mins
Category Main Course
Published 2020-01-02
  • Easy! To make Baked Macaroni and Cheese, start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick spray.
  • While you are making your cheese sauce, start a large pot of salted water to boil. Once boiling, cook your elbow macaroni pasta per your package instructions, minus 2 minutes. Once cooked, drain your pasta and set aside.
  • To make your cheese sauce, add your butter to a large skillet and melt over medium high heat and once your butter is melted, add in the flour.


CREAMY (WHOLE-WHEAT) MAC AND CHEESE ⋆ 100 DAYS OF REAL FOOD

From 100daysofrealfood.com
4.4/5 (31)
Total Time 15 mins
Category Dinner, Lunch
Published 2013-04-08
  • In the pot you used to boil the noodles, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the 1/3 cup of cream until well combined.
  • Turn the heat down to low and add the noodles, cheese, salt and pepper and cook while stirring until the the cheese melts. Stir in the last tablespoon of cream at the end. Season with black pepper and serve immediately.


ULTIMATE CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE - SEASONS AND ...

From seasonsandsuppers.ca
5/5 (57)
Uploaded 2021-08-01
Category Main Course
Published 2013-01-14
  • Bring about 8 -10 cups of water to boil in a large pot on the stove-top, over high heat. Once boiling, add a generous sprinkling of salt to the pot and add the pasta. Cook pasta for 2 minutes less than recommended on the package, or to just al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the pasta from cooking further. *While water is boiling and pasta is cooking, you can start your cheese sauce.
  • For the cheese sauce: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue to whisk and cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Very slowly add the milk, a little at a time, whisking constantly. Once all the milk has been added, cook, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens, about 8-10 minutes. (Don't rush this step! The mixture will not get super thick, but you will notice it thicken to the point where it will nicely coat the back of a spoon after 8-10 minutes of cooking and stirring.)


BEST CREAMY MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE ... - DELISH

From delish.com
5/5 (6)
Total Time 30 mins


THE CREAMY MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE | NEIGHBORFOOD

From neighborfoodblog.com
4.5/5 (287)
Uploaded 2022-03-01
Category Main Dish
Published 2018-09-05
  • Cook the macaroni noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions, draining them a minute before the "al dente" cooking time.
  • In a heavy bottomed sauce pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture turns a light brown color, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat.


BLACK FOLKS SOUL FOOD BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Southern soul food baked mac and cheese – the Black folks way! Mac and cheese is one of my favorite Southern comfort soul foods and a favorite of many households.. It’s a staple for soul food Sundays, summer cookouts, Juneteenth celebrations, and always a featured item at a soul food Thanksgiving or on a Black folks Christmas dinner menu.. Even though I love …
From thesoulfoodpot.com
Ratings 40
Calories 522 per serving
Category Side Dish


CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE - THE DIY FOODIE
Instructions. In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter. Add in the onions and saute 3 minutes. Whisk in the flour and let cook for 3 minutes until it starts to turn golden. Whisk in the half and half, cream, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until it starts to turn thick. Remove from heat and let cool 3-5 minutes.
From thediyfoodie.com
Estimated Reading Time 2 mins
Total Time 30 mins


CREAMIEST MAC AND CHEESE | PAULA DEEN - SOUTHERN FOOD
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain well and return the pasta to the pot. Add the butter and stir over medium heat until the butter has melted and the pasta is coated. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, black pepper, mustard powder and cayenne pepper, if using.
From pauladeen.com
Servings 5
Total Time 5 mins


CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE - FOOD.COM | RECIPE ...
Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe - Food.com. 147 ratings · 1.5 hours · Vegetarian · Serves 8. Kay Quist. 161 followers . Cheddar Mac And Cheese. Creamy Macaroni And Cheese. Macaroni N Cheese Recipe. Baked Macaroni. Cheese Recipes. Cooking Recipes. Cheese Food. Mac Cheese. Pasta Recipes. More information.... Ingredients. Produce. 1/4 tsp Garlic …
From pinterest.com
5/5 (147)
Estimated Reading Time 1 min
Servings 8
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins


CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE - REDBOOK
Combine flour, mustard, and salt in a medium saucepan and stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan, cottage cheese, and cheddar ...
From redbookmag.com
4.5/5
Total Time 50 mins
Cuisine American
Calories 360 per serving


CREAMY MACARONI 'N' CHEESE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT | TASTE ...
"I prepare this cheesy recipe when I'm craving 'comfort food' but trying to eat a little lighter," advises Dawn Royer of Albany, Oregon. "The hint of mustard adds zip to this creamy side dish—and it makes a pleasing meatless entree, too."
From stage.tasteofhome.com


ONE-POT CREAMY MAC & CHEESE | RECIPE | MAC AND CHEESE ...
Recipe video above. This classic Macaroni and Cheese just happens to be made in one pot! Though made with the usual ingredients, the sauce is extra silky and glossy, and it clings to the macaroni without having to make make the sauce super thick because the pasta is cooked in the sauce. So there's no risk of gluggy Mac N Cheese or overcooked pasta.
From pinterest.ca


CREAMY MACARONI ‘N’ CHEESE - CHAMPSDIET.COM
Creamy Macaroni 'n' Cheese Recipe - Food Recipes - ChampsDiet.com
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22 CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE IDEAS - PINTEREST
Feb 20, 2020 - Explore Jackie Wakefield's board "CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE", followed by 207 people on Pinterest. See more ideas …
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CREAMY MACARONI & CHEESE | CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE ...
Southern-Style Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a homemade, soul food recipe with 5 creamy types of cheese. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holidays. This recipe makes the perfect side dish for the holidays. #SouthernMacAndCheese #SouthernCooking #SouthernRecipes #MacAndCheese #HolidayRecipes #HolidaySideDishes …
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CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE | MAC N CHEESE | THE KEENAN ...
Creamy Macaroni And Cheese | Mac N Cheese | The Keenan Cookbook | The Keenan Cookbook. Creamy, cheesy, delicious - this mac and cheese reins supreme! Chris | The Keenan Cookbook. Dinner. Healthy Recipes. Baked Macaroni. Cheese Grits. Macaroni Pasta. Southern-Style Macaroni and Cheese. Two ingredients set this mac 'n cheese apart: grated onion and …
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MAC AND CHEESE, AMERICA'S ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD, GETS A ...
In a large bowl, mix the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. 5. Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into a 9-by-13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly, then bake for 35 minutes. 6. Rest at ...
From foxnews.com


EASIEST WAY TO MAKE HOMEMADE CREAMY MACARONI N CHEESE ...
Creamy Macaroni n Cheese! Hey everyone, it’s Drew, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, creamy macaroni n cheese!. One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I am going to make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious. Creamy Macaroni n Cheese! is one of the most popular of recent trending …
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CREAMY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE | RECIPE | FOOD NETWORK ...
Sep 28, 2014 - Get Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe from Food Network. Sep 28, 2014 - Get Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe from Food Network . Sep 28, 2014 - Get Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe from Food Network. Pinterest. Today. Explore. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and …
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SIMPLE TRUTH ORIGINAL MACARONI & CHEESE IN A CREAMY ...
Organic macaroni product (organic wheat flour), organic mild cheddar cheese sauce (organic cheddar cheese [pasteurized organic milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes], water, organic butter [pasteurized organic sweet cream, salt], organic soybean oil, sodium phosphate, organic non-fat dry milk, organic maltodextrin, contains 2% or less of: salt, natural flavors, colors added …
From fastfoodnutrition.org


MACARONI CHEESE RECIPES | BBC GOOD FOOD
Spiralized butternut mac 'n' cheese. A star rating of 4.2 out of 5. 8 ratings. All of the comfort of warming macaroni cheese, with butternut noodles instead of pasta. Use this recipe as a base and experiment with other veggie noodles.
From bbcgoodfood.com


FEASTING WITH FARE: CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE | FOOD ...
When the sauce comes to a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Add the cheddar-style shreds and cook another 5 minutes, whisking until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the pasta and cheese sauce. Pour into a 2-quart casserole ...
From foodallergy.org


CREAMY MACARONI 'N' CHEESE RECIPE | KIDS RECIPES IN ENGLISH
How to make Creamy Macaroni 'n' Cheese. METHOD: In a large microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave onion on high for 1 minute or until tender; drain. Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese and parsley; set aside. In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. Stir into macaroni mixture. Pour into a 1-1/2-qt. …
From kfoods.com


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