Poor Mans Macaroni N Cheese Food

POOR MAN'S MAC & CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and set aside and keep warm. Or brown while cooking mac & cheese.
• Cook macaroni & cheese (I prefer Kraft brand)according to directions on box.
• Add ground beef, cream style corn, drained whole corn, and drained peas to macaroni and cheese. And you're done!
• If it's to dry for your taste just add some more milk.
• Frozen corn and peas can be used if you prefer.

POOR MANS MACARONI N CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the Egg Noodles in a sauce pan.
• and drain until there is about 2 tablespoons of water left in pan.
• Take the cooked noodles+water and transter them into a bowl, place the slices of American Cheese on the cooked noodles till all of the noodles are covered.
• Place in microwave for 2-3 minutes.
• Enjoy!

LIT'L SMOKIES & MACARONI 'N CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine all ingredients except for shredded cheese in a mixing bowl.
• Pour into a small, greased casserole dish.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly on top.
• Bake, uncovered, until heated through (20 minutes).

MACARONI 'N CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside.
• Combine broccoli, onion, and water in saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, cook 2 minutes; do not drain.
• Stir in cooked macaroni, packet of cheese sauce,, milk, cheese soup, ham, salt, and pepper.
• Return to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Ladle soup into 6 bowls.

CREAMY MACARONI 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, cover and microwave onion on high for 2 minutes or until tender; drain.
• You could just caramelize the onions in a skillet on the stove top if you don't want to stink up the microwave.
• Add the macaroni, cheddar cheese and parsley.
• In a bowl mix the milk, cottage cheese, mustard, salt, and pepper.
• Mix until it is well combined and somewhat smooth.
• Stir into macaroni mixture.
• Pour into a 1 1/2 quart casserole coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 20- 25 minutes or until lightly- browned.
• Burnt cheese bits are good.

POOR MAN'S LASAGNA

Steps:

• Prepare Mac 'N Cheese according to directions on the box. While the macaroni is cooking, cook beef in a small skillet. Once beef is done add spaghetti sauce and mix.
• Once the Mac 'N Cheese is fully prepared, place 1/2 the macaroni in bottom of 8x8 baking dish. Then add all of the meat and sauce over top. Then add the rest of the Mac 'N Cheese on top of that. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of macaroni.
• Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for about 20-30 minutes. Everything is fully cooked, so baking just helps it melt together.

POOR MAN'S TUNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni and Cheese according to box directions.
• Stir in tuna, cream of mushroom soup, and frozen peas.
• Transfer mixture to baking dish and top with shredded cheese and french fried onions.
• Bake at 375 degrees until cheese is melted, and dish is heated through (approximately 15 minutes).
• Enjoy!
• If you are low on time, or don't want to heat up the oven, you can omit the cheese and french friend onions, and simply warm through on the stovetop.

NACHO TYPICAL MACARONI 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in water to al dente.
• While macaroni is cooking, brown beef in skillet with the chilies, onion, garlic, and Essence.
• Drain the beef.
• After pasta is cooked to doneness, drain and place in a large bowl.
• Add the ground beef and the nacho cheese sauce. Mix together and serve.

STOVE TOP MACARONI 'N CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and drain.
• Return to the pot and melt in the butter.
• Toss to coat.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard.
• Stir into the pasta and add the cheese.
• Over low heat continue to stir for 3 minutes or until creamy.

BUTTERNUT MAC 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• Squash:.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Cut squash in half, lengthwise and rub cut side with olive oil.
• Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 60 - 75 minutes or until completely cooked and soft.
• Scoop out flesh while still warm and break apart with a spoon.
• Timing-wise, finish the squash roughly the same time the pasta and the sauce is cooked so that it's still warm.
• NOTE: You can change the ratio of squash to macaroni if you want it to be more or less squashy-I think this ratio is ideal because is comes out like mac n' cheese but there is still a good amount of squash hiding in there --.
• Cook macaroni in salted water.
• Let drain well. Timing-wise, finish the pasta and the sauce about the same time.
• Sauce:.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter on MEDIUM heat until shimmery.
• Stir in the onion as it's prepped, then the nutmeg and white pepper, cook until onions soften.
• Stir in the flour and mix well.
• A tablespoon at a time, add the milk, incorporating each tablespoon well before adding another. (If you add it all at once, or without working in each time, there's risk of ending up with a lumpy sauce).
• Stirring often, let the sauce come almost to the boiling point, it will thicken slightly.
• Add the cheese and let melt, adjusting temperature so that the sauce won't boil. (It's not a disaster if it does, since it's going into the casserole, but it'll look curdled).
• COMBINE.
• In a large bowl, break the squash apart, mashing it really, with a wooden spoon.
• Stir in the hot, drained pasta and combine well, distributing the squash throughout. Stir in the sauce and combine well.
• Transfer to a greased baking dish.
• If you like, sprinkle the top with pimento or paprika.
• If making ahead, let cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate.
• BAKE.
• Return dish to room temperature.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until hot and bubbly throughout.
• To add color to the top, place under the broiler for 2 - 3 minutes, watching carefully so not to burn. When covered with foil, holds its temperature for a good 30 minutes.