Dads Homemade Macaroni And Cheese Food

DADS FAVORITE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as per package directions.
• Combine butter and flour in a medium saucepan and melt on low to medium heat.
• Add half of the milk and cheese to saucepan and stir until melted.
• Add the rest of the milk and cheese to saucepan and stir until melted.
• Place pasta in baking dish and pour cheese sauce over pasta and then stir.
• Salt and pepper to taste and top with bread crumbs if desired.
• Bake uncovered for 30 mins at 350.

DAD'S HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook macaroni and drain.
• Mix all ingredients except paprika and 2 cups Mexican blend or cheddar cheese in a 2-quart baking dish.
• Top with remaining 2 cups cheese.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until done.
• Recipe can be halved and cooked in a 9x9 pan.

DAD PAGE'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until they are softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns light brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk. Add the paprika, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cheeses and stir until they are melted. Add the macaroni and stir until the noodles are thoroughly coated. Remove from heat. Butter two 6-inch cast iron skillets or one 12-inch skillet. Transfer the macaroni mixture into the skillets. Top with the sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top. Bake until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped herbs.
• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spread the cubes of bread on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• Place the butter, garlic, and herbs in a small saucepan and heat over low heat until the butter is melted. Toss the toasted bread with the butter mixture in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Process the bread in 2 batches in a food processor until you have fine crumbs. Sift the crumbs through a mesh strainer and process the larger crumbs again until all are fine. (If you do not have a food processor, crush the bread on the baking sheet with a rolling pin.)

HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain.
• Layer 1/2 the macaroni, 1/2 the butter and 1/2 the cheese into a round casserole dish.
• Repeat with another layer.
• In a small bowl, beat egg, add milk, salt and pepper.
• Pour egg mixture over macaroni/cheese adding more milk if desired.
• Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
• Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

DAD'S OVEN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH A KICK

Steps:

• Cook and drain macaroni; rinse with cold water.
• Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine either in a pot on the stove or in a microwavable container in the microwave.
• Stir in flour.
• Add milk and cook, stirring frequently (5 - 6 minutes in the microwave, stirring every minute) until thickened.
• Add seasonings and continue cooking on stove or in microwave for 1 - 2 minutes longer.
• Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted (may need to be cooked for 1 more minute to melt the cheese).
• Grease a large casserole dish and pour in macaroni noodles and cheese sauce, stirring to mix. My dad always layered the noodles and sauce, so that's an option, too.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top, followed by the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake at 375 for 25 - 30 minutes, or until mixture is heated through and the cheese on top is completely melted.

HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta to box directions.
• Melt butter.
• In a large bowl add pasta, melted butter, Monterey jack and mozzarella; stir well to combine.
• Add mixture to a large deep casserole 13x9x4.
• Cube Velveeta and push the Velveeta down into pasta mixture (do it evenly).
• Add eggs to 1 1/2 cups of milk and pour evenly over pasta.
• Slowly pour half and half over the pasta (you may not need the whole quart).
• Top with 2 cups of the cheddar.
• Bake in preheated oven at 350° until brown and bubbly (about an hour or so). Put a cookie sheet under casserole dish in case it cooks over.