Glorified Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

GLORIFIED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Brown meat and onion.
• Add tomato and seasonings.
• While they are cooking, prepare mac and cheese as directed on the box.
• Put the beef mix.
• in a bowl.
• You do not need to drain it.
• Add mac & cheese.
• Stir well to blend all.

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.

GLORIOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F.
• Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil, taking care to fully coat all interior surfaces.
• Pour the pasta into the pot.
• Combine 2/3 cup water and the olive oil in a measuring cup. (If using canned tomatoes, drain and use the liquid to replace the water.) Stir and pour over the pasta. Mix gently to coat all the noodles and spread them evenly in the pot.
• Layer about half the cheese over the pasta. Sprinkle with half the garlic and half the oregano and lightly season with salt and pepper.
• Add the bell pepper and broccoli in even layers and cover with the remaining cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining garlic and oregano and season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Top with the spinach and, if you choose, tomatoes.
• Cover and bake for 30 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.
• Calories: 535
• Protein: 24g
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Fat: 23g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 438mg
• Fiber: 6g

MUELLER'S BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In sauce pan melt butter. Remove from heat; blend in flour, salt, and mustard. Add milk; heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens a little and is smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese; heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook macaroni as directed; (al dente) drain. Combine with sauce in a 2 quart casserole; top with remaining cheese, bread crumbs, and paprika. Bake at 375 degrees F. about 20 to 25 minutes or until nicely browned and bubbly. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
• Note: I lightly spray cassarole dish with a little Pam. Sometimes I use Whole Wheat elbows and add blanched broccoli and peas --also, use sharp or mild cheddar as you prefer.
• This is the Authentic Recipe!

GLORIFIED TOMATO BEEFY MAC'N CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Gather all ingredients for the recipe.
• 2. In a medium large saucepan, bring 6 cups salted water to a boil. Empty the macaroni into the boiling water (Set cheese packet aside.). Cook for 5-7 minutes (til "Al dente". Drain and set aside.
• 3. Meanwhile, spray a large frying pan with Pam and add the beef and chopped onion. Cook over medium-high heat until the beef is brown. Remove any greese from the pan.
• 4. Add the can of diced tomatoes and can of Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chilies to the beef and onions. Stir well and add the Ketchup and hot sauce (if desired). Turn heat down to medium and cook for 20 minutes.
• 5. Add cheese packet and stir until blended well. Stir in the cooked macaroni and mix well. Heat through about 3-4 minutes.
• 6. Spoon the glorified Tomato Beefy Mac'N Cheese into a serving dish. Before serving, top with grated cheese and fresh tomato slices, if desired. Enjoy!
• 7. ** I make a couple of hamburger patties or a small meatlof with the other half-pound of ground beef.

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain., In a Dutch oven, heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a microwave, melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.