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Carnation Evaporated Milk Macaroni and Cheese
By ginasheppard
Growing up as a kid my favorite food was mac and cheese
- 2 cups dry small elbow macaroni or shells
- 1/4 cup (butter or margarine, cut into pieces, about a 1/2 stick
- 1 can (12 fluid ounces) Nestle Carnation Evaporated Milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (4 ounces) American cheese, cut into pieces
Shaq's Macaroni & Cheese
By scratch cook
This is NBA star Shaquille O'Neal's recipe for mac and 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
Creamy Farfalle with Salmon and Peas
By carvalhohm
Chunks of broiled salmon tossed in a creamy sauce with bowtie pasta and bright green peas will be a favorite at you...
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 6 ounces farfalle pasta
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 1 1/2 cups 1 percent milk, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 ounces Neufchaåtel
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
Meat Balls "n" Spaghetti
By NiteSki
The meatballs and marinara sauce can be frozen for up to a month making preparation a breeze
- ONION MIXTURE:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 onions, finely chopped
- 8 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- SAUCE:
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup water
- 4 (28-ounces) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- MEATBALLS:
- 4 slices hearty white bread
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean)
Crock Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni
By Crock_Pots_Rock
This Crock Pot Beefy Macaroni and Cheese recipe is just like the Cheeseburger Macaroni meal that comes in the box
- 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
Shrimp & Spinach Alfredo
By á-41955
This rich and creamy Shrimp and Spinach Alfredo recipe is so good! Can be prepped, cooked and ready to serve not mu...
- 2 pounds shrimp, deveined and shells/tails removed
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 bag prewashed baby spinach
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound pasta, your choice
Cheddar's New Orleans Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
By kimvess
Creamy Alfredo sauce combines with salsa to make a spicier version of the classic pasta sauce
- ALFREDO SAUCE:
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 12 ounces chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup green pepper, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon blackening spice
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 4 ounces butter, unsalted
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
By hcardall
Fried mac and cheese balls are the perfect ooey, gooey comfort food filled with creamy cheese and pasta, then deep-...
- 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
Fajita Pasta
By peridot728
This fajita pasta dish is packed with veggies and flavor in this colorful dish featuring a variety of bell peppers
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 5 cups milk
- 4 cups penne pasta
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
Spicy Brunch Lasagna
By á-174535
A great dish to make ahead if you're having company
- 1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
- 1 (24-ounce) carton cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
- 1/4 cup carrot, finely shredded
- 18 eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 (14-ounce) jar alfredo sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, crushed
- 8 oven-ready lasagna noodles
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Easy Macaroni Salad with Ham
By ChisCooking
Macaroni salad is great for an outdoor party or barbecue, but this macaroni salad with ham is especially delicious ...
- 2 cups macaroni
- 1/2 cup cubed cheese
- 1/2 cup cubed ham
- 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mac and Cheese
By á-1590
Not only is this dish made with the usual cheddar cheese found in most recipes; it has a GOOD kick of stringy mozza...
- 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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