Macaroni And Cheese For 20 25 Recipes

MAC 'N' CHEESE FOR A BUNCH

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions until almost tender., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large stock pot, melt 1 cup butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Drain macaroni; stir into sauce., Transfer to 3 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casseroles. , Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 35-40 minutes.

MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR 20-25

Steps:

• Melt butter in 3 quart or larger kettle, cook onion in butter until soft.
• Add flour mixed with salt, mustard, and ginger, and cook, stirring constantly until bubbly.
• Remove from heat, add milk, stirring or whisking continuously.
• Put back on heat and continue stirring until sauce thickens.
• Remove from heat, stir in worcestershire sauce and cheese.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Mix with elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions.
• Bake in a 400°F oven in two buttered 11X15 shallow pans,or three buttered 2 quart casseroles, or two 3 qt casseroles.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, then covered for an additional 15-20 minutes.
• Cover with aluminum foil is you don't have lids.
• If baked frozen, bake an additional 20 minutes.

MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make a roux by melting butter, add flour and stir, then cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring constantly. Set aside to cool. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and put into a disposable foil pan. While macaroni is cooking, heat 8 cups of the milk, add the Colby and Cheddar cheeses and cook over medium heat while stirring to melt cheese. Add the salt and white pepper to the cheese mixture. Add the roux and stir until well thickened. Add this cheese sauce to the cooked macaroni and mix well to coat macaroni. Pour in the remaining 2 cups milk. Combine the bread or cracker crumbs with the melted butter and sprinkle over the top of the macaroni. You may prepare it this far, refrigerate, and bake it later. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30-45 minutes or until bubbly in the middle.