WONDERFUL LEFTOVER MAC AND CHEESE
As a kid, I hated leftover mac and cheese; it just wasn't any good. Then about the time I turned 15, a friend taught me this little trick. The measurements probably aren't perfectly accurate; I usually eyeball it.
Provided by Starving_Student
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat mac and cheese approximately 30 seconds in the microwave.
- Stir in milk and butter, then top with cheese.
- Microwave another 30 seconds and stir well to mix in cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 96.1, Sodium 1162.4, Carbohydrate 12.2, Protein 24.3
12 LEFTOVER MAC AND CHEESE RECIPES
12 delicious and flavorful ways to use up leftover mac and cheese.
Provided by Everyday Family Cooking
Categories Main Entrees
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut tops of acorn squash off. Scoop out seeds and pulp leaving about 1-2 inches on the sides and bottom. Place acorn squashes on a baking sheet.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave then use a basting brush to spread butter on top and inside of each acorn squash.
- Bake squash for 40-50 minutes, until tender with a fork.
- While the acorn squash is baking, reheat the macaroni and cheese by adding in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and milk, then reheat in the microwave, stirring a few times when cooking.
- Remove the acorn squash from the oven, scoop 1 cup of macaroni and cheese into each acorn squash and enjoy!
- Optional: Top with breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, and broil for 2 minutes, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 679 calories, Carbohydrate 83 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 52 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 34 grams fat, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 893 milligrams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 3 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams unsaturated fat
THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER MAC AND CHEESE
I had some leftover turkey and veggies and ran out of gravy and ideas, so I decided to turn my leftovers into the ultimate comfort food. I'm not an "exact science" cook, so please adjust according to your preferences! Also, good mac and cheese is all about the roux.
Provided by Julie Bray
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta, then rinse with cold water and drain again. Set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add carrots and celery; saute until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add leftover turkey and cook until warm and flavors are incorporated, about 1 minute. Season with parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add broth if mixture seems dry. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Melt remaining butter in a large saucepan over medium (or slightly higher) heat. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk in milk (about 1 to 2 tablespoons); keep stirring to make sure flour is blended and there are no lumps. Cook until roux is brown and very fragrant. Add Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gouda, and Parmesan cheeses; cook until sauce thickens and the cheese melts. Slowly add enough milk so the roux/cheese mix is creamy; just add it in small increments so it's not too juicy.
- Add macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix to combine. Add the turkey mixture. Mix well and transfer to a baking dish. Top with bread crumbs.
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Place mac and cheese under the broiler until browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.9 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 302.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
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