Golden Brown Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

GOLDEN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain well. Set aside.
• Place milk, flour, and onion salt in a quart jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
• Stir together flour mixture, 3 1/2 cups cheese, and macaroni.
• Pour macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13x9" baking dish or two 11" oval baking dishes. Stir in chopped, cooked ham (as much as you desire) before baking.
• Sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese. Drizzle evenly with melted butter.
• Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
• Sprinkle with chopped, cooked bacon before serving (as much as desired).

BEST-EVER MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium. Add next 6 ingredients; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add flour, and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup each of shredded Cheddar cheeses until melted. (Reserve remaining 1/4 cup each of shredded cheeses.) Stir in pasta and diced cheeses; pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
• Bake on a rimmed baking sheet in preheated oven until bubbly and golden, 30 minutes. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle with reserved shredded cheeses; broil 6 inches from heat until cheeses are melted and golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from oven; cool slightly on a wire rack, about 15 minutes.

GOLDEN MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain well. Set aside.
• Place milk, flour, and onion salt in quart jar;cover tightly, and shake vigorously 1 minute.
• Stir together flour mixture, 3 1/2 cups cheese and macaroni.
• Pour macaroni mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish or 2 11 inch oval baking dishes. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining cheese, drizzle evenly with melted butter.
• Bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

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.