Mums Monday Macaroni Recipes

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time.
• Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, salt and pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
• In small bowl, mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, spoon macaroni mixture.
• Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly and light brown.

MOM'S BEST MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
• In a large bowl, stir together the carrots, red onion, green pepper, red pepper and celery. Mix in the mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the macaroni, toss gently, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I usually make this a day ahead of time, and stir it occasionally to blend the flavors. The macaroni will absorb some of the liquid.

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

MUM'S MONDAY MACARONI

Steps:

• Heat butter, saute onions until transparent.
• Place in 2 quart casserole.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Stir well, breaking the tomatoes into small pieces.
• Bake at 350F for 65 mins or til macaroni is tender.
• Top with buttered crumbs during last 10 mins of baking if desired.
• Excellent meal with sausages and a salad.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY NEW FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta 7 to 8 minutes or until tender but still firm to the bite. Meanwhile, whisk milk and cornstarch together in a non-reactive saucepan. Slowly bring this mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly over medium heat. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese into sauce and reduce heat to low. Stir constantly until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Add remaining cheese, remove pan from heat and let cheese melt by the heat of the sauce. Season with Worcester sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper. Drain and dry pasta and transfer to a serving dish. Toss hot pasta with most of the ham, spoon sauce over hot pasta and serve immediately. Garnish with remaining ham.

MUM'S MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Boil macaroni to packet instructions.
• Chop all vegetables finely.
• Fry the onion until opaque then add celery and capsicum.
• Fry the mince in a separate pan until browned all over and drain.
• Add mince to vegetables and then add both cans of soup and stir until all ingredients are combined.
• Add the beef stock, marjoram, parsley and salt and pepper and stir through.
• Simmer covered for 1/2 hour.
• After 1/2 hour, alternately layer the macaroni shells and then your sauce, like you would a lasagna in an oven proof casserole dish with lid. Finish with a meat layer. If you wish you can add some grated cheese. Place the lid on and put into a moderately hot oven (180degrees) for 1/2 hours.
• Serve with salad or hot crusty rolls or vegetables.