Outback Steakhouse Mac A Roo N Cheese Food

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE MACARONI AND CHEESE (MAC-A-ROO & CHEESE C

Steps:

• Prepare rigatoni using package instructions.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt butter.
• Add flour, stirring constantly.
• Mixture should thicken.
• When flour thickens, add milk, salt, paprika and cheese cubes.
• Stir constantly until the sauce thickens but is smooth.
• The cheese sauce should resemble an extra-thick cream.
• If mixture is too thick, a little more milk may be added.
• Pour the drained pasta into the sauce and gently stir until pasta is completely coated.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Cut the Velveeta into small cubes so it can melt easily.
• In a small saucepan, combine cubed Velveeta cheese and heavy cream.
• Turn the heat to low. Cook and stir until all the cheese is melted.
• Reduce the heat to simmer until you are ready to combine with the pasta.
• Once pasta is done, drain and pour it back into the pot where it was cooked.
• Add the cheese sauce to the pasta and stir to coat the pasta with the sauce.

STEAKHOUSE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In medium saucepan over high heat, bring two quarts of lightly salted water to a boil.
• Add macaroni and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until desired doneness. Strain, cool and rinse. Set aside.
• Cook bacon until crispy. Drain, cool and coarsely chop. Set aside.
• In a 2 quart saucepan, heat half and half and heavy cream on medium heat just before a simmer, stirring continuously.
• Add chopped American cheese until melted, followed by the cheddar. Melt cheese completely in the sauce. Stir in gorgonzola cheese and salt and pepper.
• Remove from heat and toss cooled macaroni into the cheese sauce to coat along with bacon.
• Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into oven-safe casserole dish. Top with crushed Ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and serve.
• You can add chives as a garnish.