Dad Pages Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

DADS FAVORITE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta as per package directions.
• Combine butter and flour in a medium saucepan and melt on low to medium heat.
• Add half of the milk and cheese to saucepan and stir until melted.
• Add the rest of the milk and cheese to saucepan and stir until melted.
• Place pasta in baking dish and pour cheese sauce over pasta and then stir.
• Salt and pepper to taste and top with bread crumbs if desired.
• Bake uncovered for 30 mins at 350.

DAD'S OVEN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH A KICK

Steps:

• Cook and drain macaroni; rinse with cold water.
• Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine either in a pot on the stove or in a microwavable container in the microwave.
• Stir in flour.
• Add milk and cook, stirring frequently (5 - 6 minutes in the microwave, stirring every minute) until thickened.
• Add seasonings and continue cooking on stove or in microwave for 1 - 2 minutes longer.
• Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and stir until melted (may need to be cooked for 1 more minute to melt the cheese).
• Grease a large casserole dish and pour in macaroni noodles and cheese sauce, stirring to mix. My dad always layered the noodles and sauce, so that's an option, too.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top, followed by the remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
• Bake at 375 for 25 - 30 minutes, or until mixture is heated through and the cheese on top is completely melted.

DADDY'S MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Start large pot of salted water on stove to boil.
• Heat 4 cups of milk in microwave for 3-4 minutes just to warm.
• In large dutch oven heat butter to melt and whisk in flour over medium-high heat. Whisk until mixture starts to brown and smell nutty. Whisk in milk and continue to whisk until mixture thickens and is smooth. Add salt.
• Boil pasta until almost done according to package instructions.
• While pasta is boiling stir in cheeses starting with the feta and finshing with the jack. Add in small amounts and continue stirring. The feta may not completely incorporate.
• Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to incorporate. If too thick or if going to serve much later add some of the reserved pasta water.

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in boiling water until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and pepper sauce until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in the macaroni, milk and 4 cups cheese. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

DAD'S HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook macaroni and drain.
• Mix all ingredients except paprika and 2 cups Mexican blend or cheddar cheese in a 2-quart baking dish.
• Top with remaining 2 cups cheese.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake for 45 minutes or until done.
• Recipe can be halved and cooked in a 9x9 pan.