Mrs Bs Best Ever Macaroni And Cheese Food

BEST EVER MACARONI CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the baguette chunks over a baking sheet, drizzle with the melted butter and season. Bake for 6 mins until crisp, then set aside.
• Boil the pasta for 2 mins less than stated on the pack, then drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the garlic and English mustard powder, cook for 1 min, then stir in the plain flour.
• Cook for 1 min more, then gradually whisk in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Simmer for 5 mins, whisking all the time until thickened. Take off the heat, then stir in the cheddar and half the parmesan.
• Stir the pasta and some seasoning into the cheesy sauce. Tip into a large ovenproof dish, or four individual dishes.
• Scatter over the bread and the remaining parmesan, then bake for 20 mins until crisp and golden. Can be frozen before baking - defrost thoroughly before cooking.

MRS. B'S BEST EVER MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cook elbow noodles until tender and drain.
• Beat eggs in a 9x13 baking dish that has been sprayed with Pam.
• Mix noodles with eggs in baking dish.
• Spread cheese over the top of noodles.
• Blend together with milk - one cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and stir again.
• Place butter pats on top of noodles and bake at 350 for about 50 minutes.

BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE EVER

Steps:

• Cook macaroni, Drain.
• In sauce pan melt butter, stir in 4tbs flour, salt, pepper (until smooth) and add milk and cook (cook on low, milk will scald) while stirring until thickened and bubbly.
• Stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted.
• Combine Macaroni and sauce in buttered casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake in oven for 25 minutes.

BEST EVER MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350*F.
• Grease a deep 3-quart baking dish and set aside.
• Cook bacon until crispy, reserving the grease.
• Cook macaroni according to package instructions for al dente.
• Drain and set aside.
• Crumble the bacon into the crushed crackers and add 1 cup of the grated cheese.
• Pulse in a food processor and set aside.
• Measure 6 tbs of bacon grease and heat in a large saucepan until bubbling.
• Add flour all at once, whisking until incorporated.
• Add the onion powder, both paprikas, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper.
• Continue to whisk for another 1-2 minutes.
• Slowly whisk in the milk and evaporated milk.
• Whisk continuously on medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly.
• Lower the temperature to a simmer.
• Add the worcestershire, nutmeg, and hot sauce.
• Stir in the remaining 5 cups of grated cheese.
• Stir over low heat until the cheeses are melted.
• Beat the two eggs in a small bowl.
• Add about a cup of the cheese sauce mixture to the eggs, and whisk rapidly.
• Whisk the egg mixture back into the pot.
• Stir the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce mixture. It will be very loose; the macaroni will absorb excess liquid as it bakes.
• Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Top with the cracker-bacon-cheese mixture.
• Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the middle is set.
• Allow to rest for 15 minutes before serving.