Baked Macaroni And Cheese Casserole From 1941 Recipes

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• For the macaroni: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
• Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the salt and macaroni. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the macaroni until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
• For the cheese sauce: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan. Using a wire whisk, stir in the flour and salt, stirring and cooking over medium heat until the roux bubbles and the flour turns pale brown, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the milk and then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Add the cheese and stir until it melts. Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
• For the topping: In a small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs with the butter until the crumbs are moistened.
• Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the prepared baking dish and top with the buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until the dish bubbles around the edges, about 15 minutes.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
• In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.
• Whisk the egg and milk together in a large cup. Add butter and cheese to the egg and milk. Stir well.
• Place the lightly cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese liquid over the macaroni, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir well. Press the mixture evenly around the baking dish.
• Bake uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is brown.

MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge of pan. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese and butter. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir until cheese is almost melted. Stir in bread crumbs. In a bowl, combine the macaroni, egg yolks, pimientos, parsley, onion and salt. Stir in cheese mixture; mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into macaroni mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.

FOUR CHEESE MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil over high heat. Add macaroni, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and pour hot pasta into a casserole dish.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, italian seasoning, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
• Stir into the hot pasta 1 cup of Cheddar, 1 cup of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Continue to stir until the cheeses have melted. Then stir in tomato and herb mixture. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Cheddar, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup feta over the top of the casserole.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes.

BAKED MACARONI, CHEESE, AND CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Put water in a large sauce pot, add salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
• Add macaroni all at once and stir with a fork.
• Return water to a boil and reduce heat to moderately low. Simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Do not overcook. Drain.
• Meanwhile, put butter in a medium-sized saucepan and heat over moderate heat.
• When butter is melted, remove from heat and stir in flour, salt, pepper, and mustard.
• When mixture is smooth, gradually add milk, stirring until no lumps of flour remain.
• Return saucepan to heat and cook over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until milk mixture comes to a boil and thickens slightly.
• Add chopped pimiento and chopped green pepper and reduce heat to low and simmer 1 minute longer.
• Stir 1 1/2 cups of the grated cheddar cheese, the cooked and drained macaroni, and the slivered chicken into the milk mixture.
• Pour into a shallow 2 quart round or oval or round baking dish.
• Sprinkle the rest of the grated cheddar cheese over the top of the macaroni mixture.
• The casserole can be prepared to this point 1 to 2 days before you plan to bake and serve it. You can cover and store in refrigerator until ready to bake.
• Place casserole on center oven rack in oven and bake for 20 minutes (longer if casserole has been chilled), or until macaroni is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven and arrange tomato wedges on top of casserole and serve.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni and drain.
• Add the butter and flour in a large sauce pan and cook over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes.
• Gradually add the chicken broth.
• Add half and half and cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
• Add cheese and stir until it melts.
• Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add macaroni and fold.
• Pour into a greased casserole dish.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Options: You can add ham, broccoli, and top with bread crumbs or parmesan cheese.