Flavorful Macaroni And Cheese Food

FLAVORFUL MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Shred cheese(keep some cheese aside to place on the top) and combine in sauce pan with cream of mushroom soup andmilk. Bring to a soft boil till cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat stir in bread crumbs.If you use crackers crush them in a sandwich bag till finely crushed.
• Boil macaroni (still a little firm); drain.
• Pour about 1/2 into a casserole dish and stir in cheese mixture; stir in the rest of the macaroni till mixed in with cheese sauce.
• Place some cheese on the top. A thin layer works well.
• Pour a small amount of milk (1/4 cup or so) over the top of the cheese. Cover dish and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes then remove cover. If you like crispy edges and bake 10 to 15 more minutes.

THE VERY BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Butter a 13x9 inch pan.
• Cook macaroni until it is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine milk and cream.
• In a pan on medium heat, melt only 1/2 pound butter.
• Cook onions and garlic until clear, about 6 minutes.
• Add flour and cook/stir for 3 minutes.
• Add cream mixture and mix until smooth.
• Boil, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in 4 cups of Cheddar cheese, American cheese, and 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.
• Stir until melted.
• It will be thick and creamy --
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Stir sauce in pasta.
• Pour in a 13x9 inch pan.
• Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar, Parmesan and bread crumbs.
• Bake uncovered, middle shelf for 20 minutes until bubbling and browned on top.

"WORLD'S BEST" MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350; F. Set a large pot of water on high heat.
• Meanwhile, begin the sauce by making a roux: in a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour. Continue to stir this roux over medium heat for two to three minutes.
• The roux should be cooked and free of the flour flavor but still light in color.
• Gradually add milk, whisking briskly to maintain a smooth sauce.
• Cook the sauce for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching.
• When sauce thickens, add cheeses, salt and spices to the sauce, and stir until all the cheese has melted. I make my sauces in the microwave; turns out great and never scorches.
• Somewhere during this sauce-cooking process, your pasta water has started boiling. The original is made with Penne noodles. Add a generous amount of salt to the water and cook the pasta until almost but not quite al dente (two minutes before the package directions indicate). You want barely undercooked pasta so that it can finish in the oven later. Halt the cooking by draining the pasta and rinsing with cold water. Return pasta to pot.
• Pour sauce over pasta and stir until completely incorporated. The combination should be fairly saucy, almost soupy.
• Dish the mixture into a buttered 9-13 pan and sprinkle with extra grated cheeses and cayenne. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, until you have beautiful, browned edges. Those edges will be a welcome and flavorful addition to each serving.
• Let the dish sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. I divided this in 2 containers and froze one.

BIRD'S FAMOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Stir in flour, salt, dry mustard and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and heavy cream, stirring continuously until thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses (a little at a time) and mix until smooth and cheese has melted.
• In a large bowl, pour cheese mixture over macaroni, mixing well. Place mixture into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni to the al dente stage (firm), drain and set aside. Cook onions in butter, with salt and pepper, over medium heat till tender. Stir in the flour, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbling. Add milk and stir continuously; when boiling, cook over low heat, still stirring, for one minute. Remove from heat and stir cheese into mixture till melted.
• Pour cooked pasta into 1 1/2 quart baking dish and top with cheese mixture, mixing thoroughly. Cook in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes till lightly browned.