Thursday, January 7, 2010

I need a macaroni and cheese casserole recipe please help!?

Does anybody know a recipe for mac and cheese that is creamy and good ? a recipe that tastes like church's mac and cheese please help i need it for thanksgiving dinner thank you for your help.I need a macaroni and cheese casserole recipe please help!?
I bake mine without a recipe per say.





Cook you macaroni noodles until they are almost done. They will finish cooking n the oven.





Drain them and add them to a pre-sprayed baking dish.





Beat two eggs and some half and half or milk and pour over and blend well. Salt and pepper to taste.





Add sharp cheddar cheese grated or shredded and monterrey jack cheese, more sharp than the monterrey jack grated or shredded . I like a lot of sharp cheese in mine.





Pour milk or half and half to top of macaroni and top with uncooked bacon strips.





Bake @ 375 for about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the size of the dish.





Perfect every time!I need a macaroni and cheese casserole recipe please help!?
This is a really good recipe and to make it creamier, you could use half and half instead of milk and for an extra kick of flavor, I always use a little Spicy Brown Mustard or Grey Poupon, but only a tablespoon, it makes such a difference. Happy Cooking and Thanksgiving to you and your family, good luck with your casserole!





Mom's Macaroni and Cheese





INGREDIENTS


1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni


5 tablespoons butter, divided


3 tablespoons all-purpose flour


1/2 teaspoon salt


1/4 teaspoon pepper


1 1/2 cups milk


1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese


2 ounces processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed


2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs





DIRECTIONS


Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni.


Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.



2 c. (8 ounces) elbow macaroni


1 stick butter


1/4 cup minced onions


3 tbsp. flour


2 c. of milk or light cream


1/2 c. dry white wine (or water)


2 c. grated sharp cheddar (1/2 pound)


1/2 cup bread crumbs (topping)


Salt and freshly ground pepper


Cayenne to taste 1/2 tsp. paprika





Bring 4 qt. salted water to a rapid boil and cook the macaroni until not quite tender. Drain macaroni and set aside.


In saute pan, melt 1/2 the stick of butter (or 4 tablespoons). When melted, stir in the breadcrumbs and toast just until lightly browned. Remove breadcrumbs from pan and set aside. Wipe pan clean with paper towel and re-use for next step. Breadcrumb topping: Melt remaining butter, add onions, and stir over low heat until onions are just translucent, but not browned. Stir in the flour and seasonings. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the wine, then gradually stir in the milk or cream.





Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce is thickened and smooth. Add cheese and continue stirring until the cheese melts.





Combine the macaroni with the cheese sauce. Turn out into a generously buttered casserole dish (approximately 1 1/2 quarts). If you have any extra grated cheese, you can sprinkle this on top along with the 1/2 cup of buttered, toasted bread crumbs.





Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for approximately 20 minutes or until heated all the way through and golden brown on top.





SOULFUL MACARONI AND CHEESE





8 oz elbow macaroni


2 cups sharp cheddar cheese


2 cups Monterey Jack cheese


1 tablespoon prepared mustard


1 egg


1 can Cheddar cheese soup


1 teaspoon salt


1 teaspoon pepper


3 tablespoons butter


2 cups whole milk (lowfat milk alters the texture!)


paprika





Prepare macaroni as directed on box. Do not overcook. Drain macaroni and put back into pot it was boiled in (saves on cleanup!)


Add all ingredients EXCEPT MILK. Pour mixture into casserole dish. Add enough milk to cover mixture. Sprinkle with paprika.





Bake at 400 for 45 mins or until bubbly.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese





Recipe courtesy Alton Brown





Show: Good EatsEpisode: For Whom the Cheese Melts 2





Ingredients





* 1/2 pound elbow macaroni


* 3 tablespoons butter


* 3 tablespoons flour


* 1 tablespoon powdered mustard


* 3 cups milk


* 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced


* 1 bay leaf


* 1/2 teaspoon paprika


* 1 large egg


* 12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded


* 1 teaspoon kosher salt


* Fresh black pepper





Topping:





* 3 tablespoons butter


* 1 cup panko bread crumbs





Directions





Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.





In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.





While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes. Make sure it's free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.





Temper in the egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.





Melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.





Remember to save leftovers for fried Macaroni and Cheese.






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