Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, and there are many different variations on the classic recipe. If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or a side dish for a special occasion, macaroni and cheese is a great option. With just five ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying macaroni and cheese that the whole family will love.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHEESE LOVERS 5 CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
- In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, saute the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until soft. Add the 5 tablespoons butter to the onion mixture and melt the butter stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Using a whisk, add the flour, and stir constantly until well mixed with the fat making a roux. Whisk in the mustard. Gradually add the milk and cream whisking constantly.
- Add the thyme, bay leaf, and salt. Let come to a simmer and stir frequently for 15 minutes.
- Strain the hot milk mixture into a metal bowl and discard the solids. Working quickly, mix in 1 cup fontina, blue cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere, 1/2 cup white Cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the reserved bacon, and parsley. Continue to stir until all cheese is melted.
- Add the cooked noodles to the cheese mixture to coat. Add the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Mix the remaining cheese and bread crumbs together and sprinkle on top of the noodles. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown. Remove from oven when done and rest for 5 minutes.
5 INGREDIENT MACARONI AND CHEESE
Make and share this 5 Ingredient Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Skippy BW
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente; drain.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add milk; cook 6 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat; stir in 1 1/2 cups cheeses. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over noodles and combine.
- Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
- Bake 45 minutes or until top is crisp and beginning to brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
5-INGREDIENT INSTANT POT MAC AND CHEESE
We love multi-purpose kitchen gadgets that make life easier, so that's why the Instant Pot (a slow cooker, pressure cooker and stove-top stand-in, all in one) is a go-to for quick meals. Especially this creamy kid-friendly mac and cheese, which cooks up in no time. And after it's been gobbled up, you'll only have one pot to clean!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the macaroni, 4 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt in a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot® multi-cooker (see Cook's Note). Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
- After the pressure cook cycle is complete follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid and switch to the low saute setting.
- Stir in the evaporated milk, butter and 1/4 cup water. Then add the Cheddar, a little at time, while constantly stirring, until the cheese is completely melted. Serve hot.
MACARONI AND CHEESE V
This is my mom's recipe for macaroni and cheese with a bread crumb topping and a little dry mustard for zip. It is great!! You can make it more or less cheesy, depends on your taste.
Provided by LEACH
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Place the bread crumbs into a small bowl and mix well with the melted butter; set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, then place into prepared casserole dish.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the minced onion and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, pepper, salt, and dry mustard until incorporated, then pour in the milk and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring constantly until the milk has thickened, about 10 minutes. Take the milk off of the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted. Pour cheese sauce over the macaroni, then sprinkle evenly with buttered bread crumbs.
- Bake until the top is golden and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 413.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
KILEN'S ULTIMATE MACARONI-N-CHEESE
My 14-year-old son thought up this recipe. He likes mac-n-cheese but wanted something different, so he started to mix things up and came up with a great combination!
Provided by staciw
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and return pasta to pot. Stir butter and milk into macaroni until sauce is smooth.
- Mix croutons and mozzarella cheese into macaroni and cheese until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 545.9 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
MACARONI & CHEESE RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by á-131770
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small sauce pan, melt butter over medium heat. Using whisk, stir in flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture smells nutty and is lightly golden, stirring constantly with whisk. Add milk and whisk, scraping bottom of skillet until mixture thickens. Lower heat to low and add cheese. Stir until smooth. Add sour cream and whisk until combined. Add cooked pasta to 8x8 casserole dish and pour cheese sauce over. Sprinkle top with crushed Ritz crackers on top with bacon and green onions. Allow top to brown by placing in oven for 12 minutes.
FIVE-CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, eggs, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, provolone cheese, smoked gouda cheese, salt, black pepper
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Sides
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In a large pot or dutch oven, cook macaroni according to package directions, salting the water with 2 teaspoons of salt. Drain and return to the warm pot.
- Add butter to warm macaroni and mix until melted. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Add half of the cheddar cheese, mozzarella, provolone, gouda, and feta cheese. Mix well.
- Add eggs and evaporated milk, mix until fully incorporated.
- Transfer to a 9x13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top has nicely browned.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1170 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 11 grams
MICROWAVE 5-MINUTE MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, water, milk, salt, pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chive
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix the macaroni, water, and salt in a microwaveable mug.
- Microwave for 2-3 minutes, then stir.
- Add the milk, cheese, salt, and pepper, then stir.
- Microwave for another 30 seconds, stir, and garnish with a sprinkle of chives.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 4 grams
5 CHEESE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
I've adapted this recipe off of others after not finding exactly what I want in the ones I've tried. Try not to use extra sharp or aged cheeses, they don't melt well and contribute to the grainy texture everyone talks about in macaroni and cheese. Also, make sure all your cheese is grated and macaroni is boiled and drained before finishing the cheese sauce. Overcooking or letting it sit too long can also make the texture grainy.
Provided by S3b4s
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Grease a 2 quart casserole dish, and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cook macaroni to desired tenderness and drain, set aside.
- Combine melted butter and breadcrumbs (if using), set aside.
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes,.
- Add hot milk slowly, whisking constantly, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
- Add the grated cheeses to the sauce in small batches, whisking until each one is melted completely.
- Remove from heat, add salt and pepper, and taste to see if it needs more seasoning.
- Combine noodles and cheese sauce and mix well, then mix in cubed cheese.
- Pour into casserole and top with breadcrumbs or cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until well browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.2, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 751.2, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 26.7
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your macaroni and cheese. Look for a cheese that is sharp and flavorful, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
- Don't overcook the macaroni. Macaroni should be cooked until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. A roux will help to prevent the cheese sauce from becoming thin and runny.
- Use milk or cream. Milk or cream will help to make the cheese sauce smooth and creamy. You can use whole milk, low-fat milk, or even skim milk, depending on your preference.
- Season the cheese sauce. Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for cheese sauce, but you can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make macaroni and cheese. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, different seasonings, and different cooking methods to find the recipe that you like best.
Conclusion:
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but there are a few tips that you can follow to make sure that your macaroni and cheese turns out perfectly. With a little practice, you will be able to make macaroni and cheese that is creamy, cheesy, and delicious.
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