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Perfect Mac-n-Cheese
By ellenbalizabeth
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Servings 4
- BEECHER'S FLAGSHIP CHEESE SAUCE (makes 4 cups):
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups Beecher’s Flagship Cheese Sauce (see below)
- 1 ounce Cheddar, grated
- 1 ounce Gruyere cheese, grated
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 14 ounces semi-hard cheese, like Cheddar, grated
- 2 ounces grated semi-soft cheese, like Gorgonzola
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chile powder
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
This mac n' cheese is seriously perfect
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Pressure Cooker Macaroni & Cheese
By carvalhohm
Simple and easy macaroni and cheese in the pressure cooker
- 1 package elbow macaroni or shells, 16 ounces
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cans evaporated milk, 12 ounces
- 2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Pumpkin & Cider Stove Top Mac n' Cheese with Crispy Bacon
By dedmund
Pumpkin purée and apple cider take make this seriously delicious mac n' cheese a fall favorite you'll want to make
- 1 (16-ounce) box dry macaroni prepared according to box directions
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked until crispy and then crumbled
- Sage leaves for garnish
Mac ’n’ Cheese
By KrissyW330
Experience mac ’n’ cheese in a decadent new way as Chef Wolfgang Puck, founder of the award-winning CUT steakho...
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups milk
- 1 1/4 cups crème fraîche
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel, plus more, to taste
- 3 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 3/4 cups aged cheddar cheese, shredded
- Freshly ground white pepper, to taste
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta, cooked al dente, cooled in ice water and drained
- 3/4 cup fresh brioche bread crumbs
Gruyère Macaroni and Cheese
By á-61574
This recipe will take the mac n' cheese you're used to and make it "grown-up
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Gold Medal all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic, grated or minced fine
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese, about 8 ounces
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
Slow-Cooker Mac & Cheese
By jab120638
This mac-and-cheese recipe is an easy-to-make slow cooker recipe that frees-up your hands, so that you can focus on...
- 16-ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 12-ounces evaporated milk
- 3 cups cheddar
- 8-ounces cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Outback Steakhouse Macaroni & Cheese
By kimvess
Outback Steakhouse's amazing macaroni and cheese can now be enjoyed at home with this recipe
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 12 ounces medium rigatoni pasta, cooked according to the package directions (or penne pasta)
Panera Bread Signature Macaroni & Cheese
By á-56
Anyone say Mac Cheese? This recipe delivers mac 'n cheese like grandma used to make - lots of gooey cheese!
- 1 (16-ounce) package of Rigati pasta (or other small pasta shells)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced fat milk, or cream
- 6 slices white American cheese, chopped
- 1 cup extra-sharp white Vermont cheddar, 8-ounces, shredded
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
The Pioneer Woman's Top-Rated Mac and Cheese
By cwyorkiex3
This is the perfect macaroni and cheese, and with the extra toppings your friends/family are free to customize howe...
- TOPPINGS:
- 4 cups dried macaroni
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 pound sharp cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking
- Salt
- Seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- cayenne pepper, optional, to taste
- paprika, optional, to taste
- thyme, optional, to taste
- 1 pound thick-cut peppered bacon
- 3 yellow onions, halved and sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces gorgonzola
Crockpot Mac N Cheese
This macaroni and cheese recipe couldn't be easier, and is perfect for preparing and leaving for a few hours until ...
- 16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese
- 2 1/2 cups of milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
Pressure Cooker Cheeseburger Macaroni
By Renna
A quick and easy pressure cooker Cheeseburger Macaroni recipe the family is sure to enjoy
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1-pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 cups beef stock or broth
- 1 (12-ounce) package Velveeta cheese
Bubba Gump Shrimp Mac and Cheese
By xoXmuffinzXox
You'll love this Bayou version of macaroni and cheese, made from scratch with shrimp, Cajun spice and a melty mix o
- 1/2 pound elbow pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined and cut in thirds
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, divided
- 1/2 tablespoon onion, grated
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon parsley, minced
Low Carb Ham Mac and Cheese Casserole
By aerin8
This awesome low carb mac and cheese substitutes pasta with cauliflower
- SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
- Cooking oil spray
- Kosher salt for water
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets and pieces
- 3 ⁄4 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus 1⁄2 cup more for topping the casserole
- 6 ounces baked ham, cubed
- 8 x 8 inch oven-proof casserole dish
Kevin's Famous Macaroni and Cheese
By kevkev227
"This will be your new family favorite
- 1 pound Package of Pasta (Conchiglioni, Elbow Macaroni or Penne)
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/8 cup bacon, diced (Dry Salami or Pancetta)
- 1/8 cup chopped Green Onion
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon of pureed garlic
- 3 to 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of Kosher Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon paprika (sweet or hot)
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg (freshly ground preferred)
- 2 to 2 1/2 cups of whole milk
- 1/2 cup of grated parmesan
- 2 cups off finely shredded Italian cheese (mozzarella, provolone or fontina)
- 1 cup of finely shredded cheddar (sharp, medium or mild)
Southern Macaroni & Tomatoes
By msippigrl
This was the ideal meal in the 60's! It's delicious, cheap to make, and makes enough to feed a hungry family
- 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can Hunt's petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can Hunt's whole tomatoes, undrained (broken up slightly with a spoon, if desired)
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Dash creole seasoning (like Tony Chachere's), optional
- Dash garlic salt, optional
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Velveeta Shells and Cheese...
- 1 pound ground beef
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- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 green onions, sliced
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Apple Sauce Mac & Cheese with...
- 1 pound Conchiglie Pasta, or other elbow macaroni
- 3/4 pound pork, turkey, or chicken apple sausage, removed from casings
- 3 1/3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 12 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated, 1/2 cup of it set aside for garnish
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- 1/2 cup flour
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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- Pinch of ground cloves
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Baked Macaroni & Cheese Balls
- 2 cups cold leftover mac and cheese
- 1/4 cup flour
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Pressure Cooker 5-Minute Macaroni...
- TOPPING:
- 2 cups (8-ounces) elbow macaroni
- 2 cups water
- Salt & pepper
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk*
- 1 cup (4-ounces) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (4-ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili...
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- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- CHILI:
- 1 1/3 pounds 93% lean ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (10-ounce) rotel tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (14 1/2-ounce) pink or red beans, drained
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- 1 3/4 cups water
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Carnation Evaporated Milk Macaroni...
- 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni or shells
- 1/4 cup (butter or margarine, cut into pieces, about a 1/2 stick
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- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
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Shaq's Macaroni & Cheese
- 1 (16-ounce)) box elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine, or butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 egg
- 1 (16-ounce) package Velveeta cheese, diced
- 1 (16-ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, diced
- 1 cup bread crumbs
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Crock Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 (16-ounce) box elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions - reserving 1 cup of the pasta water
- 1 large onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 cup beef stock or broth
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons bisquick (regular flour would work too)
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
- 4 quarts water
- 1 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons milk, divided
- 1 (12-ounce) package process cheese spread, cubed
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- peanut oil for frying
- Franks Hot Sauce to taste
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Easy Macaroni Salad with Ham
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1/2 cup cubed cheese
- 1/2 cup cubed ham
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- 1 tablespoon mustard
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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mac and...
- CRISPY TOPPING:
- 1 pound dry weight pasta
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup flour (all purpose or plain)
- 4 1/2 cups milk, divided (I used skim, but 2% or full fat are fine to use)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (corn flour)
- salt and pepper, to season
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (or a vegetable stock powder)
- 3/4 cup low fat grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 6 ounces low fat mozzarella cheese
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Mac & Cheese Cups
- 12 round butter-flavored crackers
- 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 1 (10.75-ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded,ma reserving 1/4 cup for garnish
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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