Spanish Macaroni With 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.

SPANISH MACARONI WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Drain cooked macaroni and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in a large saucepan add sausage and sauté, stirring for 10 minutes. Remove all but 1 tablespoon fat. Stir in tomatoes, green and red peppers (if pimiento is used, add later with olive slices), parsley, optional cilantro, and tomato paste cook for 10 minutes. Add pasta and olive slices heat through. Place half of the pasta-meat mixture into a greased 2 1/2 -quart casserole sprinkle with half of the cheese and top with remaining pasta-meat mixture. Sprinkle with remainder of Parmesan cheese and dot with butter slices. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350° oven for 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

PENNE WITH GARROTXA, SERRANO HAM, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
• 2. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain through a colander. Set aside.
• 3. In a saucepan, combine cheese, milk, crème fraîche, and butter. Cook over medium-low heat until cheese is mostly melted and you have a creamy sauce. To keep the cheese sauce from breaking, remove the sauce from the heat before the cheese is entirely melted. Season with pepper, adding more to taste if you like.
• 4. In a shallow buttered casserole dish, toss pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and Serrano ham. Pour the sauce over the pasta, then stir together until combined. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is golden brown and bubbling around the edges. Serve immediately.

MEXICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in lime juice. Stir in 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese and 1 cup pepper Jack cheese until melted. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the jalapeno, chili powder and salt. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and toss to coat. , Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with remaining cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.