Ellens Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

ELLEN'S FABULOUS PLAIN OLD MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; blend in the flour, salt and pepper. Add milk gradually, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly. Turn off heat.
• Add onion (optional) and 1-1/2 cups of the cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
• Mix the cheese sauce with the drained macaroni in a separate large bowl until macaroni is completely coated with sauce. Turn mixture into a 2-qt. casserole dish which has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the top and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
• NOTE: For a creamier dish, use half-and-half instead of milk.

ELLIE'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Prepare macaroni according to package directions, drain.
• Melt butter or margarine in large sauce pan.
• Add flour and stir until cooked.
• If using hot dogs or leftover meatloaf add to flour and butter and cook until heated.
• Add milk to pan.
• Cook until heated and thickened.
• Add cheese to pan and stir well until cheese melts.
• Add cooked macaroni to pan and mix well.
• Put macaroni/cheese mixture in casserole (2-3 quart).
• Cut or tear the 4 reserved slices of cheese and layer it over macaroni.
• Sprinkle with paprika.
• Cook uncovered in oven for 30-45 minutes until hot and bubbling.

ELLEN'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Grease the inside of a a large Corningware casserole container with butter stick
• Cook elbow macaroni for 1/2 the time specified on the noodle box. You will undercook the noodles in this step so they don't get overcooked when placed in the oven. For example, if the package says 5-7 minutes, take the lower time (5) and divide in half. In this case, you would boil for 2.5 minutes.
• Spread out each ingredient evenly from bottom to top: A.) Macaroni (bottom)B.) Cheese (Be very generous )C.) Flour (use sifter for best results)D.) Pepper E.) Dabs of of butter (top)
• Repeat above layer sequence until casserole dish is full.
• Set in fridge until ready to cook.
• When ready to cook, pour milk into casserole and fill 80-90% to top.
• Cook at 350 for 35-40 minutes. Top should be brown and crispy.

MARY'S MACARONI & CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Place butter in 13x9-inch baking dish; cover with layers of half each of the macaroni, VELVEETA and cheddar.
• Whisk egg and milk until blended; pour half over ingredients in baking dish. Repeat with all remaining ingredients except paprika.
• Bake 15 min.; stir until blended. Bake 15 min. or until macaroni mixture is heated through and top is golden brown. Sprinkle with paprika.

MACLAREN'S IMPERIAL CHEESE AND MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 3 quart dutch oven, or equivalent with non stick spray and set aside.
• In a medium sized pot, over medium high heat,.
• fry bacon until just crisp.
• Drain on paper towel.
• Set aside.
• Saute the mushrooms in the remaining bacon drippings until tender.
• Remove and set aside.
• Add the butter to the pot and melt.
• Stir in the garlic and onion.
• Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Do not brown.
• Heat the milk in the microwave on high until hot.
• approximately 3 minutes.
• Pour in the milk and whisk smooth.
• Cook until it starts to thicken.
• Add the cheese, mustard powder, salt & pepper to taste.
• Mix until melted.
• Combine the cooked macaroni, bacon, mushrooms and sauce.
• Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
• Toss together the butter and crumbs and sprinkle on top.
• Bake 30 minutes or until bubbling.