Does anyone have a good recipe for mac n cheese...please help...i lost mine!

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Does anyone have a good recipe for mac n cheese...please help...i lost mine!

Answer 1

Easy Mac and Jack --

INGREDIENTS

8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

2 tablespoons California butter

2 tablespoons flour

2 1/2 cups California milk

2 cups California Colby Jack cheese

2 cups shredded California Pepper Jack cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Crushed red pepper flakes to taste

2 cups crushed seasoned croutons

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and cook, stirring for 1 minute.

Stir in the milk and bring to a gentle boil. Remove from heat and add shredded cheeses one cup at a time until completely melted.

Add salt, pepper, mustard and red pepper flakes and stir until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and coat evenly with cheese, then pour into shallow 2-quart baking dish.

Sprinkle crushed croutons over top and bake for 30 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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Four Cheese Macaroni --

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

9 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese

1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

8 ounces cubed processed cheese food

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain well and return to cooking pot.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons butter; stir into the macaroni.

In a large bowl, combine the Muenster cheese, mild and sharp Cheddar cheeses, and Monterey Jack cheese; mix well.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Add the half and half, 1 1/2 cups of cheese mixture, cubed processed cheese food, and eggs to macaroni; mix together and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased deep 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon of butter.

Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges; serve.

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Chuck's Favorite Mac and Cheese --

INGREDIENTS

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni

1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese

1 (8 ounce) container sour cream

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup dry bread crumbs

1/4 cup butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.

In 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.  

Answer 2

Macaroni and Cheese - I like mine cheesy and I sometimes like to add a pound diced ham, a pound of browned hamburger or a package of sliced hot dogs and a package of frozen mixed veggies, peas or corn to the mac and cheese before pouring it into the baking dish to make a hearty meal.

Ingredients:

8 ounces dried elbow macaroni (2 cups)

1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon dry mustard - I like Coleman's English

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

2-1/2 cups milk

1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby cheese (6 ounces)

1-1/2 cups shredded American cheese (6 ounces) - I like to use Velveeta because of the way it melts

1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

Meanwhile, for cheese sauce, in a medium saucepan cook onion in hot butter until tender but not brown. Stir in flour, dry mustard and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add cheeses, stirring until melted. Stir in cooked macaroni. Transfer mixture to a 3-quart casserole.

Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.

Saucepan Macaroni and Cheese: Prepare as above, except reduce milk to 2 cups. After draining macaroni, immediately return macaroni to the saucepan. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; stir to coat macaroni with sauce. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through, stirring frequently. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Family-Favorite Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (7 ounces)

1/4 cup butter

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded or cubed Cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

Directions:

Heat oven to 350ºF.  

Cook macaroni as directed on package.

While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constanly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.  

Drain macaroni. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:

1 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

1 large yellow onion, chopped

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 cans (12 fl. oz. each) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon mild ground paprika

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 1/2 cups grated sharp, white cheddar cheese

1/2 cup bread crumbs

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400° F. Butter 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Whisk in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture turns light brown, about 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk, salt, black pepper, paprika and nutmeg. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add macaroni and stir until thoroughly coated. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown. Garnish with parsley, as desired.



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You can substitute any of your favorite cheeses for the cheddar, the American and Mozzarella cheeses such as Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Velveeta, Parmesan, Romano, etc.

Answer 3

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/neely...

this one is sooo yummy!!

its got bacon and potato chips on top to make it crunchy!

Answer 4

baked or stovetop?

I have both and would love to share.

ok you want baked here we go:

2 c dry elbow macaroni

1/2 stick butter

1 c whole or evaporated milk

1/2 c sour cream

2 c shredded cheese (i prefer cojack) plus more for topping

3 eggs

Preheat oven to 350.

Cook macaroni according to package directions.  Drain and return to pan.  Add butter, sour cream, and cheese.  Mix until butter is melted and sour cream and cheese are well incorporated.  Beat eggs and add milk.  Mix well.  Pour into macaroni mixture and combine.  Pour into greased 9x13 baking dish.  Bake in 350 oven for 30 minutes or until set.  Top with additional cheese if desired and return to oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is yummy gooey melted.

Answer 5

http://www.cherskitchen.com/recipes/past...