Mac And Cheese With Beans Recipes

MAC AND CHEESE WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Cook pasta.
• combine milk and beans in food processor or blender.
• pour into saucepan, heat 1-2 minutes, add cheese and cook until smooth and creamy. Add remaining spices. Stir in noodles, serve warm.

BEEF & BEAN MACARONI

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain.
• In a bowl, combine the macaroni, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, beans, tomatoes, green pepper and onion.
• Stir in beef, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper.
• Spoon into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and remaining cheddar cheese.
• Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.

HOMESTYLE BEEF, MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain excess fat. In the large pot, combine macaroni, beef, tomato soup, tomato juice and corn; heat through. Stir in cheese.

GREEN BEAN MAC 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat, add the flour and stir well. Still stirring, slowly pour in a little of the milk and mix well until smooth. Add a little more milk, repeating until all the milk has been added and you have a smooth sauce. Stir in the nutmeg, season, then take off the heat while you cook the pasta.
• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the macaroni and boil for 8 mins. Add the runner beans and green beans, and boil for a further 3 mins.
• Drain the pasta and the beans, and tip into a large gratin dish. Pour over the prepared sauce and tuck the chopped cheese in among the pasta, then top with the grated cheese and pumpkin seeds. Bake for 10-15 mins or until the top is bubbling and golden. Serve with a peppery salad, if you like.

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE WITH LITTLE WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until it's tender but not mushy and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350. In the empty pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or so, until the mixture starts to turn golden.
• Stir in the milk and bring the sauce to a full boil, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes, until the mixture is nice and thick.
• Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cheese until it melts. Add salt to taste, then stir in the drained pasta and beans.
• If you want a breadcrumb topping, pulse the bread, butter, and Parmesan in a food processor until the bread turns into crumbs and the mixture is well blended.
• Pour the macaroni and cheese into a baking dish and top with the breadcrumbs or additional cheese.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the dish is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden.

MACARONI WITH BEEF AND BEANS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown beef and onion; drain. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until macaroni is tender. Thin with water if necessary.

ONE-POT CHILI MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and beef. Stirring frequently, cook until meat is browned and crumbly, about 3 minutes. Drain excess fat.
• Stir in chicken broth, Ragu® sauce, diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, beans, chili powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil and stir in pasta; cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 14 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Stir in the cheese and parsley. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese and parsley, if desired.

BEEF AND BEAN MACARONI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, beans, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. Stir in the beef, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper., Spoon into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining cheddar cheese. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through.