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COLORFUL MAC 'N' CHEESE



Colorful Mac 'n' Cheese image

My family loves this rich and comforting dish. The cheese disguises the zucchini, so my kids keep on eating it! -Debbie Amacher, Amherst, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute zucchini and onion in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, soup, cheese, milk, basil and mustard. , Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring often. Drain macaroni; toss with vegetable cheese sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 31g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 1087mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CORY'S FAMOUS MAC AND CHEESE



Cory's Famous Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter
4 blocks (8 ounces each) sharp cheddar cheese, such as Cracker Barrel, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 egg
1 teaspoon olive oil
Pinch kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 can evaporated milk, such as Carnation
5 tablespoons sour cream
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup crumbled butter crackers, such as Ritz

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  • Melt the butter in a cast-iron skillet set over low heat¿it is very important that this step be on low heat! Add the cubed cheddar and melt until creamy, stirring constantly. Stir in the egg, taking care not to let it scramble.
  • While the cheese is melting, add the olive oil and salt to the pot of boiling water. Add the pasta; cook for 10 minutes. Strain and return the pasta to the pot.
  • Add the melted cheese and egg mixture to the cooked pasta, along with the cream of mushroom soup, the evaporated milk and the sour cream; stir, then add half of the cracker crumbs. Mix together until the pasta is well coated and the sauce comes together.
  • Add half of the pasta mixture to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with half of the shredded cheddar. Add the remaining half of the pasta, followed by the remaining shredded cheddar. Sprinkle the remaining cracker crumbs over the top. Bake for 40 minutes.

GREEN MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Green Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fresh spinach, fresh parsley, milk, water, salt, elbow macaroni, butter, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, salt, white cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups fresh spinach, packed
½ cup fresh parsley
2 ½ cups milk, divided
5 qt water
1 tablespoon salt
1 lb elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb white cheddar cheese
½ cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the spinach, parsley, and ½ cup (120 ml) milk, and process until evenly mixed.
  • In a large pot, bring water and 1 tbsp salt to a boil over high heat. Add the elbows and cook until al dente, roughly 6-7 minutes. Rinse with cold water and drain.
  • In a large pot, combine the butter and flour on medium-high heat, and stir until the mixture has become golden brown.
  • Add 2 cups (470 ml) milk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt to the pot and stir until well incorporated.
  • Add in the cheddar cheese and mix until well incorporated.
  • Add in the spinach mixture and stir until fully incorporated and the green color is consistent.
  • Mix in the pasta and pour into a casserole dish.
  • Top the macaroni with mozzarella and broil for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 3 grams

THE BEST CHICK-FIL-A MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE (COPYCAT)



The Best Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese Recipe (Copycat) image

Provided by Katie Clark

Categories     Copycat

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 ounces elbow macaroni
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup salted butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
3/4 cup shredded parmesan
1 cup shredded romano cheese
Salt and Black Pepper (to taste) Extra cheddar cheese for top

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Bring a large pot water to a boil with salt.
  • Boil noodles until al dente, drain and set aside (reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water in case you need to thin up the sauce)
  • Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour and mix continuously for about 4-5 minutes over low heat.
  • Slowly pour in the cream and whole milk and stir the whole time until it starts to thicken over low heat.
  • Mix in the combination of cheeses until the cheese starts to melt and become creamy and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If it becomes too thick, thin the sauce with a little bit of the reserved water.
  • Mix in the macaroni noodles.
  • Pour mixture into a large baking dish.
  • Top with additional shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Cook for five minutes.
  • After five minutes, cook on a low broil for two minutes.
  • Remove from oven and mix together so crispy cheese on top is incorporated throughout the dish

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 83 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 17 grams protein, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 692 milligrams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

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