Midwest Macaroni Cheese Recipes

SPICY MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl.
• Add the remaining ingredents except for the corn chips; mix well then pour into a casserol dish and sprinkle with corn chips Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly,and the top is golden.

SEASHELLS' MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F
• Cook macaroni as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, cut butter into small pieces; place in bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
• Beat egg and milk with wire whisk until well blended; set aside.
• Drain macaroni, spoon half of the macaroni over butter in baking dish.
• Sprinkle with one cup EACH of the velveeta and cheddar cheese.
• Add half of the egg mixture.
• Repeat layers of macaroni, velveeta, cheddar cheese and egg mixture.
• Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
• Bake 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven; stir until well blended.
• Bake an additional 15 minutes or macaroni mixture is until heated through and top is golden brown.

INSTANT POT® MIDWEST GOULASH

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and turkey; cook until halfway browned and crumbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add carrots, onion, bell pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper.
• Mix water with Worcestershire sauce and bouillon granules in a small bowl. Pour into meat mixture and mix well. Bring to a simmer. Add macaroni and paprika and stir. Add tomatoes and tomato sauce, making sure not to stir after this addition. Close and lock the lid. Set timer for 4 minutes. Allow about 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions to prevent sauce from mixing with the steam, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix well.

IMQARRUN IL-FORN (MALTESE MACARONI CHEESE)

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni per the directions on the package. When the noodles are al dente, drain them and then fill the pot with cold water. Set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-high heat and saute the onions and garlic until the onions are golden brown. Add the beef, pork and bacon and saute until meat is browned.
• Add the red wine, crushed tomatoes, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix well. Simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low heat. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the noodles and pour half into a well buttered baking pan.
• Top noodles with half of the meat mixture. Add remaining noodles and top with meat mixture. Using two wooden spoons, fold meat and noodles together in a gentle tossing motion. It does not need to be combined completely. Smooth the mixture in the pan.
• In a small bowl, blend the two eggs, yogurt and half of the Parmesan cheese with a fork. Mix thoroughly and pour over entire casserole. Sprinkle remaining cheese across top of casserole.
• Cook for 30 minutes, until top becomes dark and crunchy. Allow to cool out of the oven for 15 minutes. Best when cooled completely, refrigerated covered overnight and reheated the next day.

CAROL'S MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cook macaroni noodles and place into a casserole dish.
• In saucepan, melt butter then add milk, flour and cheese. Cook until thick; add worcestershire.
• Pour over cooked macaroni and mix thoroughly.
• Top with buttered bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes.

MIDWEST MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain.
• Combine cooked macaroni, milk and cheese in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted (5 to 6 minutes).
• Spoon macaroni into individual freezer containers with tight fitting lids. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months.
• Thaw in refrigerator at least 24 hours. Place individual servings in microwave safe bowls, sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons crushed croutons. Microwave on high, stirring once, until heated through, about 1to 2 minutes.