Mels Marvelous Mac And Cheese Recipes

MEL'S MARVELOUS MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to direction.
• Beat together egg, milk, mustard and salt.
• Saute onion in butter.
• Drain macaroni, add back into large pot. Mix in the milk mixture. Mix in the onion. Mix in 3 cups cheese.
• Pam spray casserole dish.
• Pour pot contents into dish.
• Bake at 350F for 25 minutes.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese on top and a little bread crumbs and broil for 5 minutes.

MARVELOUS SHELLS 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine process cheese and milk; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in cottage cheese and soup., Drain pasta and add to cheese sauce; stir until coated. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Mexican cheese blend. Toss bread crumbs with butter; sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately. Freeze option: Do not prepare bread crumbs until later. Cool unbaked casserole; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Prepare bread crumbs as directed; sprinkle over top. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

MARVELOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Cook macaroni according to package instructions.
• Drain, rinse and set aside.
• In same pot over low heat, melt the butter.
• Add flour, salt and pepper and whisk into melted butter until smooth.
• Simmer and stir until mixture thickens into a paste and is golden.
• Slowly add milk and whisk into butter mixture until smooth.
• Bring to boil and then simmer until thickened.
• There is no way to tell you how thick, except to say it should be thicker than gravy but not as thick as pudding.
• If you have made basic white sauce, you will know when it is thick enough.
• Remove pot from heat.
• Add cheddar cheese and stir until cheese starts to melt.
• Add macaroni and stir until coated.
• Pour into a 9 x 12 baking dish or 2 quart casserole.
• As an extra indulgence, you can sprinkle 4 oz more cheese on top.
• I only do this if I happen to buy a 12 oz bag or block instead of 8 oz.
• Bake about 20- 30 minutes, when you see top getting a bit crispy and brown.

MEL'S SOUTHERN MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°C.
• Boil the macaroni as directed. Drain and set aside.
• Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, and seasonings in a separate bowl. Then, mix in cheeses and once combined, add pasta.
• Spray an 8x8 or 9x13 baking dish and pour in pasta mixture. Add crushed Ritz crackers on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Serve hot.

MEL'S CLASSIC MACARONI & CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees 2. Make a roux over medium heat by melting the butter and whisking in the flour. When well mixed, cook roux for 5 minutes, being careful not to brown it. 3. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the diced ham. Cook until golden brown. Remove h am and set aside. 4. In same pot, add onions and garlic and cook covered until onions are translucent. 5. Add half of the roux and stir well. Add the milk and cream. Whisk the mixture until lumps disappear. 6. Add bay leaves, nutmeg, cloves, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. 7. Simmer for 10 minutes. If the mixture does not start to thicken, add a bit more roux. Mixture should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. 8. When mixture is thick, it is ready. 9. While you're waiting; prepare the macaroni al dente. 10. In a large mixing bowl, combine the macaroni, ham, cheese and the cream sauce. Mix well. 11. Pour mixture into large baking dish. Remove bay leaves. Sprinkle the top with bread crumbs, then drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil. 12. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.