Herbed Macaroni N Cheese Food

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.

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 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.