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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

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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
4.4/5 (42 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (10 Votes)

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  • 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
4.6/5 (18 Votes)

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  • 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
4.3/5 (78 Votes)

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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
3.8/5 (3617 Votes)

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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)
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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
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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
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  • 3 yellow onions, halved and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces gorgonzola
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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
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3.7/5 (1361 Votes)

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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
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  • 3 cups beef stock or broth
  • 1 (12-ounce) package Velveeta cheese
4.4/5 (113 Votes)

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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
3.9/5 (134 Votes)

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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
4.6/5 (36 Votes)

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"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)
4.6/5 (34 Votes)

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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
4.1/5 (170 Votes)

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