Herbed Macaroni And Cheese Food

HERBED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a 1-1/2-qt. casserole and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove pan from heat; add the sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and Havarti cheese. Stir until melted. , Pour sauce over macaroni; toss to coat. Combine the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

HERBED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in the flour and seasonings; gradually add milk.
• Cook and stir until thickened.
• Remove from heat; add sour cream, Havarti cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
• Stir until melted.
• Drain macaroni; place in an ungreased 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
• Add cheese sauce and mix well.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

HERBED MACARONI N CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add marjoram, thyme, nutmeg and paprika; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. , Stir in mustard and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well. Add macaroni and cottage cheese; stir until coated. , Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

THREE CHEESE MAC WITH CHEEZ-IT HERB CRUMB CRUST

Steps:

• Set the oven to broil. Add the pasta to a pot of boiling salted water and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Pulse the crackers in a food processor to a coarse consistency. Mix with the chives and parsley.
• Whisk the butter and flour in a medium saucepot over medium-high heat until fully incorporated and bubbly. Add the milk and bring to a simmer, whisking the entire time. Whisk in the cheeses, a little at a time, until thoroughly combined. Add the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
• Strain the pasta and mix with the cheesy sauce. Spoon into oven-safe baking vessels and top with the crumb crust. Place under the broiler until lightly toasted and bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully so the mac doesn't burn.

PASTA WITH HERBED CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a food processor puree the dill, parsley, oregano, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, ricotta cheese and yogurt. Transfer to a bowl and add the chives; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking water and return it to the pot off heat. Add the herbed cheese mixture, reserved cooking water and toss. Serve immediately with slivered black olives.

HERBED MACARONI PARMESAN

Steps:

• Other possible additions: 1 clove garlic (finely minced) sauteed with the tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, or steamed broccoli florets.
• Bring large pot of water to boil; cook pasta until al dente; drain well.
• In a skillet over medium heat melt the butter and saute the tomatoes for 4 minutes.
• Add the basil and parsley, stir, then add remaining ingredients and the hot noodles and toss to combine.
• Garnish with additions suggested above in step 1.

GARLIC HERB MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F Grease four 1 1/2 to 2-cup ramekins, or one 2-quart baking dish.
• Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (slightly firmer than you would normally eat it). Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan set over medium heat, whisk together the Signature Secrets, or flour, milk, and cheese powder. Bring to a boil.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and seasonings. Stir occasionally, until cheese is completely melted.
• Stir the pasta into the cheese sauce. Spoon it into the baking dish(es).
• Melt the butter and garlic oil together, then stir in the pizza seasoning and panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle a thick layer over the pasta and cheese.
• Bake the casserole for 25 to 35 minutes, until bubbly and browned. Remove from the oven, and serve hot.

HERB AND SPICE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 4 min. or until tender. Add flour and pepper; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 min or until thickened. Simmer on low heat 3 min., stirring frequently. Add 1-1/4 cups cheese; stir until melted.
• Drain macaroni; add to sauce, stirring until coated. Pour into 1-1/2-qt. casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley; cover. Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

HERBED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni and drain well; place in a 1-1/2-qt. casserole and set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings; gradually add milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Remove pan from heat; add sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and all the Havarti or Muenster. Stir until melted. Pour sauce over macaroni and mix well. Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.

HERBED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni and drain well; place in a 1-1/2-qt. casserole and set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings; gradually add milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Remove pan from heat; add sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and all the Havarti or Muenster. Stir until melted. Pour sauce over macaroni and mix well. Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.