Herbed Macaroni N Cheese Recipes

HERBED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a 1-1/2-qt. casserole and set aside. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove pan from heat; add the sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and Havarti cheese. Stir until melted. , Pour sauce over macaroni; toss to coat. Combine the Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

HERBED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in the flour and seasonings; gradually add milk.
• Cook and stir until thickened.
• Remove from heat; add sour cream, Havarti cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
• Stir until melted.
• Drain macaroni; place in an ungreased 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
• Add cheese sauce and mix well.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

HERBED MACARONI N CHEESE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add marjoram, thyme, nutmeg and paprika; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. , Stir in mustard and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese; mix well. Add macaroni and cottage cheese; stir until coated. , Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until top is golden brown.

HERBED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni and drain well; place in a 1-1/2-qt. casserole and set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and seasonings; gradually add milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Remove pan from heat; add sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and all the Havarti or Muenster. Stir until melted. Pour sauce over macaroni and mix well. Combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining cheddar cheese; sprinkle over casserole. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.

FOUR CHEESE MACARONI WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a large pot, bring 2 quarts or more of water to a boil. Add 1 Tablespoon salt, then stir in the macaroni. Cook until al dente, following suggested cooking time on the package. Drain, then rinse with warm running water.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cheddar, Parmesan, fontinella or mozzarello and the chives. Add the macaroni and mix well.
• With 1 Tablespoon of the butter, grease a 2 1/2 or 3 quart deep baking dish. Add the macaroni mixture.
• In the mixing bowl, stir together the eggs, half and half, pepper, paprika and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Pour evenly over the macaroni.
• In a small bowl, toss together the bread crumbs and Romano cheese. Sprinkle them evenly over the macaroni and dot with the remaining butter.
• Bake the macaroni and cheese until bubbly and golden, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

HERB AND SPICE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions; cook 4 min. or until tender. Add flour and pepper; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 min or until thickened. Simmer on low heat 3 min., stirring frequently. Add 1-1/4 cups cheese; stir until melted.
• Drain macaroni; add to sauce, stirring until coated. Pour into 1-1/2-qt. casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and parsley; cover. Bake 15 min. or until heated through.