Copelands Restaurant Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

COPELAND'S RESTAURANT MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni.
• In large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter.
• Whisk in the flour; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 2 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in milk.
• Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
• Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
• Preheat broiler.
• Grease shallow 2 1/2 to 3 quart baking dish.
• Remove sauce from heat; whisk in 2 cups of cheese, salt, mustard, pepper, and hot sauce until smooth.
• Stir into macaroni until noodles are evenly coated.
• Pour into prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese, dot with remaining butter, then sprinkle with paprika.
• Broil 2 inches from heat for 5 minutes or until bubbly and browned.
• Garnish with parsley, if desired.

MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Make a roux by melting the butter with the flour in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the roux until it resembles wet sand, about 5 minutes Add the milk and whisk constantly until smooth. Add the Cheddar, American cheese and cream cheese, and whisk to a creamy sauce consistency.
• Add the sauce to the macaroni and cook to desired consistency. Mix in the kosher salt and some white pepper.

COLORADO RIVER OF CHEESE AND MACARONI

Steps:

• Bring the Basic Bechamel Sauce to a simmer over low heat. Add the white wine and stir to combine. Stir in the mustard, paprika, and salt and pepper. Gradually add the cheeses, reserving about 1/4 cup of each cheese for the top of the casserole. Stir the sauce thoroughly between each addition of the cheese. Simmer until the cheese is well blended.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the elbow macaroni and cook to al dente. Drain.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large casserole dish (or in numerous smaller dishes) add a 1/2-inch of the warm cheese sauce. Fill the casserole with the drained elbow macaroni. Top with another layer of cheese sauce, covering the macaroni completely and sprinkle with the reserved cheese. Bake the macaroni until the top is brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the casserole dish. Remove from the oven and serve hot.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, add the onion and 1/2 cup of butter and saute until very soft, but do not brown. In another saucepan, scald the milk. Stir the sauteed onions into the milk along with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Make a blonde roux by mixing the remaining 1/2 cup butter and the flour in a small bowl. Add the roux to the simmering milk and cook until the mixture coats the back of a spoon.*

EASY RESTAURANT-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just firm-tender; drain but do not rinse.
• Place the cooked pasta in a large bowl.
• Add in the Velveeta, shredded old cheddar cheese and whipping cream (use more whipping cream if desired for a creamier texture) mix to combine, then season with salt to taste and pepper if using.
• Place in serving bowls, then top with desired amount of creamed cottage cheese.

CAFETERIA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and hot sauce. Set aside.
• Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 3 cups cheese into the drained macaroni. Pour the hot milk mixture over the cheese and macaroni. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the melted butter, and spread over the top. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, and then place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.

SLOW COOKER MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Place the uncooked pasta in the bottom of a 3.5 quart slow cooker that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Add the remaining ingredients, except tomatoes, to the slow cooker and stir until well combined. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.
• Just before serving add tomatoes; stir to combine.

COPELAND'S OF NEW ORLEANS' CHICKEN AND TASSO PASTA RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Cook pasta and drain well. Season chicken pieces with 4 teaspoons of the Creole Seasoning. Melt butter in a saute pan. Add tasso and saute until tender and lightly browned. Add chicken and green onions and saute until chicken is white. Add heavy cream and remaining Creole seasonings. Return to a simmer. Add drained pasta to sauce and bring back to a simmer. Using tongs, transfer pasta to bowl and top with remaining chicken and sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve. This recipe yields 4 servings.