Wisconsin Cheesy Mac Food

WISCONSIN MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain.
• Meanwhile, grind bread in processor to fine crumbs; transfer to small bowl. Melt butter in medium saucepan. Mix 1/2 tablespoon into crumbs. Add flour to remaining butter; whisk over medium heat 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to boil, whisking constantly. Add green onions. Whisk 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir until melted.
• Preheat broiler. Mix macaroni into sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle crumbs over. Broil until crumbs brown, about 2 minutes, and serve.

CHEESY WISCONSIN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Boil pasta, drain and set aside.
• Place butter and cream in large skillet over low heat until butter is melted.
• Add cheeses to skillet, stirring until melted.
• Remove from heat and add pasta.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Put pasta and cheese mixture in caserole dish.
• Top with cracker or bread crumbs (optional).
• Bake at 350 Degrees for 15-20 minutes.

WISCONSIN CHEESY MAC

Steps:

• Toss the breadcrumbs in with the melted butter. Reserve.
• Cook the macaroni to al dente, drain well, place back into the saucepan it was cooked in, and toss in the 4 tbsp of butter.
• Combine the eggs, 3/4 of the milk, 3/4 of the cheese, Tabasco, salt, pepper and mustard.
• Stirring the macaroni and butter over medium heat, add the egg mixture and stir until cheese melts and sauce begins to thicken.
• Add the remaining milk and keep stirring until sauce is bubbling and hot.
• Pour immediately into a greased baking dish.
• Sprinkle with the cheese that remains and the bread crumbs.
• Place under a broiler. Be sure to place 6-7 inches away so you don't burn your top, broil to crisp, and serve.