Cooks Illustrated Stovetop Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

COOK'S ILLUSTRATED STOVETOP MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350F Mix bread crumb ingredients together in small baking pan. Bake until golden brown and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes, set aside. Meanwhile, mix eggs, 1 cup of the evaporated milk, pepper sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, pepper and mustard mixture in small bowl. Set aside. Meanwhile, heat 2 quarts water to boil in large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven. Add 1-1/2 teaspoons of the salt and macaroni; cook until almost tender, but still a little firm to the bite. Drain and return to pan over low heat. Add butter; toss to melt. Pour egg mixture over buttered noodles along with three-quarters of the cheese; stir until thoroughly combined and cheese starts to melt. Gradually add remaining milk and cheese, stirring constantly until mixture is hot and creamy, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately topped with toasted bread crumbs. If you're in a hurry, sprinkle the dish with crumbled crackers and skip the bread crumb step. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 415 Calories; 19g Fat (42.3% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 48g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 136mg Cholesterol; 1194mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Fat.

STOVETOP MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened., Stir in cheese until melted. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir to coat. If desired, sprinkle with paprika.