Joeys Baked Macaroni Food

AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Butter an 8 by 11 or 9 by 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
• Fill a large stockpot or dutch oven halfway with chicken broth (or water if you don't have broth), and bring to a boil. Add in elbow macaroni and cook until just under al dente, according to package directions. Do not fully cook or overcook the macaroni pasta, it'll finish cooking through completely in the oven. Once just under al dente, drain the pasta.
• While the pasta boils, use a wooden spoon to mix the half and half, heavy cream, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the Colby jack cheese, all of the mozzarella cheese, all of the American cheese, and all of the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
• Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and some kosher salt and pepper, stirring well and tasting the mixture to ensure there is a good flavor. Do not add too much salt, since cheese is pretty salty and will add its saltiness as it bakes. Once satisfied with the seasoning, stir in the cooked macaroni and eggs until well incorporated with the cheese.
• Pour the macaroni mixture into the baking dish and spread evenly.
• Top the macaroni and cheese generously with the rest of the cheddar cheese and colby jack cheese. Sprinkle the top with a little more smoked paprika, if desired.
• Bake the mac and cheese for 35 minutes or until the cheese crust is bubbly and nicely browned. Do not over-bake or the macaroni pasta will become mushy and the cheese mixture will become dry.
• Let the baked macaroni and cheese cool for about 10 minutes or until just cool enough to serve. Serve hot so the cheese is nice and creamy.
• Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

BAKED MACARONI- FILIPINO STYLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the flour and stir until well mixed. Gradually add milk while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
• Once all the milk is added and sauce starts to thicken, add 1cup grated cheese. Stir again until it becomes smooth and no more lumps are visible. Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and stir-fry slices of hotdogs until cooked then remove from oil and set aside.
• Add butter to the remaining oil in the pot. Saute onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until onions are limp and aromatic. Add ground beef. Break the lumps with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink.
• Add the uncooked macaroni and mix. Cook for a minute or two.
• Pour in spaghetti sauce and season with salt and pepper. And cook for another minute or two, stirring frequently.
• Pour in the water and mix well. Cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes or until pasta is almost al dente. It will finish cooking in the oven. Season as needed and add the cooked hotdogs and mix.
• Transfer the content of the pot to a baking dish and pour the cheese sauce on top. Then top with remaining grated cheese.
• Bake on a preheated oven at 180°C for 15 minutes.

BAKED MACARONI ALA THE JOY OF COOKING

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to pkg directions; drain.
• Place half macaroni in 3-4 qt casserole or 9x13" pan; sprinkle w/ half grated cheddar.
• Top with remaining macaroni; sprinkle w/ remaining cheese.
• Mix remaining ingredients in small bowl til well blended; pour over macaroni and cheese.
• Sprinkle w/ stuffing mix (or bread crumbs of your choice); dot w/ butter; sprinkle w/ remaining cheddar.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.

JOEY'S BAKED MACARONI RECIPE

Steps:

• Make a roux with the butter and flour. Add milk slowly, whisk. Add salt and 8 oz sharp cheddar, stir. Add macaroni, stir. Pour in buttered dish. 350 degree oven - 15 minutes. Top with 8 oz sharp cheddar. 350 degree oven - 15 minutes.