Best 8 All American Cheesy Macaroni Recipes
Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of "All American Cheesy Macaroni," a dish that holds a special place in the hearts of food enthusiasts. This classic comfort food, often referred to as "mac and cheese," has captivated taste buds for generations with its creamy texture, rich cheesy flavor, and versatile nature. Whether you're a seasoned home cook looking to elevate your mac and cheese game or a novice seeking a foolproof recipe, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the ultimate All American Cheesy Macaroni.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
ULTIMATE MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is America's favorite comfort food--tender macaroni, rich and cheesy sauce and a crisp crumb topping.
Provided by McCormick Spice
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips McCormick®
Time 1h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
- Melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and seasonings. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until well blended. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Stirring constantly, cook 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Add macaroni; toss gently to coat. Pour into greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix panko and paprika; sprinkle evenly over top.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
ALL-AMERICAN MACARONI & CHEESE
This is my version of an all-American classic. It is one of my ultimate favorite comfort foods--sinfully rich, gooey-cheesy and tummy-warming on a chilly day. In my opinion, using varying degrees of cheddar cheese creates the perfect flavor combination. I have experimented with other cheese combinations but usually return to the classic cheddars. After making this homemade mac-n-cheese for my husband, he was successfully converted from being a lover of boxed powdered mixes. Be advised that all diets go out the window for this one!
Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- While making cheese mixture, cook macaroni per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
- Cook onion and garlic in butter until translucent.
- Add flour to saucepan and stir to combine, leaving no dry flour bits.
- Add milk all at once to saucepan along with black pepper. Stir to combine. Stir constantly until mixture begins to thicken.
- Stir in cheeses one at a time until melted, and mixture is smooth.
- Place cooked macaroni in a 1-quart casserole dish. Stir in cheese mixture until combined.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
- Cool for 10 minutes and serve.
RICH 'N' CHEESY MACARONI
This delicious dish puts a new twist on traditional macaroni and cheese. The three different cheese flavors blend wonderfully. Plus, it's easy to prepare-I plan to make it often when husband Ken and I start traveling.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and sugar until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat; stir in American cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream. Pour over macaroni. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 31g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
A friend of mine sent this recipe to me when I got my first apartment, because she knows how much I hate cooking! It's really easy -- even I can make it -- and tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe, but it included the note 'Good source of protein, vitamin A, B group vitamins, calcium.'
Provided by Meredith
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.
- Whisk the egg and milk together in a large cup. Add butter and cheese to the egg and milk. Stir well.
- Place the lightly cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese liquid over the macaroni, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir well. Press the mixture evenly around the baking dish.
- Bake uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 968.1 calories, Carbohydrate 92.6 g, Cholesterol 194.2 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
GEORGIA MACARONI WITH AMERICAN CHEESE
This is a recipe that I got from one of my husband's Marine friend's Mother. She came up to Virginia to visit him, and she cooked everyone a Southern Feast! My husband fell in love with the macaroni and cheese, so I asked her for the recipe, and, here it is! NOTE: This recipe is really just made by feel. After reading the reviews I received I re-adjusted the amount of milk in the recipe. Feel free to add, or subtract the amounts of salt, pepper, cheese or milk! Enjoy!
Provided by Juju Bee
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Boil 4 cups of salted water and add the macaroni; cook 8 minutes, or until done; Drain macaroni and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over LOW heat.
- Add cheese slices, one by one, until all are melted through, and cheese is smooth.
- Stir in the canned milk, more or less to your desired consistency.
- Add drained macaroni to cheese mixture; add salt and pepper to taste, and mix well until coated.
- Serve immediately.
SUPER CHEESY MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is super cheesy and creamy. I started with the basic mac and cheese recipe from the back of the box and have over the years tweaked on it til it is just super!
Provided by earlybird
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- melt margarine.
- add flour and cook until pasty.
- add dry mustard.
- stir.
- add milk and whisk til combined.
- add velveeta and stir til melted.
- Add 3/4 of bag of cheese and stir til melted.
- add 2 slice of cheese and stir til melted.
- Combine sauce with warm macaroni that has been drained but not rinsed.
- Pour into casserole dish and let set for 5 minutes until macaroni absorbs cheese sauce and thickens.
- Top with remaining1/4 bag of cheese.
- Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes til cheese bubbles.
- Let set for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.5, Fat 43.9, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 126.1, Sodium 1390.3, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 36
RICH AND CHEESY MACARONI
This is the best homemade Mac and cheese recipe I've ever made.It's creamy and cheesy and very comforting :) I got the recipe out of a magazine a few years back.
Provided by LoveToBake67
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook Macaroni according to package directions, drain.
- Place in a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter.
- stirr in flour, salt and sugar until smooth.
- Gradually stir in milk, bring to a boil ; cook for 2 minutes until thickened.,.
- Reduce heat; stir in American cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream.
- Pour over macaroni.
- At this point you can add cooked chicken, ground beef or leave it plain.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.1, Fat 46.4, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 150.5, Sodium 1629.9, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 11.5, Protein 41.1
ALL AMERICAN MACARONI AND CHEESE
Make and share this All American Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by VeggieCook98
Categories Breads
Time 15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions on package. Drain.
- While the pasta is draining, put the butter into the pot that you cooked the pasta in and melt over very low heat.
- Return pasta to the pot and stir to coat with the butter.
- Add cheese, egg, and evaporated milk; stir until smooth.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 766.9, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 167.4, Sodium 951.2, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 30.8
Tips:
- Use a high-quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or Parmesan.
- Cook the macaroni al dente so that it still has a slight bite to it.
- Make sure the cheese sauce is thick and creamy. If it's too thin, add more cheese or cornstarch.
- Add your favorite mix-ins, such as cooked bacon, ham, or vegetables.
- Top the macaroni and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping or a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking with a variety of different cheeses, mix-ins, and toppings. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, macaroni and cheese is always a good choice.
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