Best 11 Ashleys Deadly Baked Mac N Cheese Recipes

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"Ashley's Deadly Baked Mac N Cheese" is a dish that has become legendary among food enthusiasts for its irresistible flavor and unforgettable taste. This delightful recipe combines creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese with a secret ingredient that adds a subtle, yet addictive heat that will leave your taste buds tingling. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a comforting meal, "Ashley's Deadly Baked Mac N Cheese" is sure to be a hit. With a few simple steps and easily accessible ingredients, you can create this culinary masterpiece in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary experience as we delve into the secrets of "Ashley's Deadly Baked Mac N Cheese".

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Unsalted butter, for the dish
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni with ridges
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups milk
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • For the macaroni: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the salt and macaroni. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the macaroni until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
  • For the cheese sauce: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan. Using a wire whisk, stir in the flour and salt, stirring and cooking over medium heat until the roux bubbles and the flour turns pale brown, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the milk and then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Add the cheese and stir until it melts. Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
  • For the topping: In a small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs with the butter until the crumbs are moistened.
  • Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the prepared baking dish and top with the buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until the dish bubbles around the edges, about 15 minutes.

OLD SCHOOL MAC N' CHEESE



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This is a completely unpretentious, down-home macaroni and cheese recipe just like my grandma and mom always made. A simple white sauce where you add cheese and a few other flavors with macaroni and a potato chip crust. This recipe makes a lot, I like to make two pans so I can take one to a pot luck and have the other one to keep in the fridge for later. It's an easy recipe to adjust down if you only want to make one pan. If you aren't cooking it right away, just keep the topping separate until you are ready to put it in the oven.

Provided by Collette Duck

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¾ pounds whole-wheat macaroni
¾ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
6 cups milk, divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3 (8 ounce) packages shredded American cheese
1 (8 ounce) bag potato chips (such as Lay's®), crushed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Slowly add flour to butter, whisking constantly; cook until brown and the mixture no longer smells of flour, about 5 minutes. Pour 1 cup milk into the flour mixture, whisking continually until fully incorporated, about 45 seconds; repeat twice. Add remaining 3 cups milk to the mixture, whisking to incorporate. Stir Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper into the mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cook sauce, whisking frequently, until it begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Add about half the package of shredded Cheddar cheese; stir continually until the cheese melts completely. Repeat with remaining half package of Cheddar cheese and the American cheese, about 4 ounces at a time. Once cheese is entirely incorporated, remove sauce from heat.
  • Stir drained macaroni into the cheese sauce to coat. Divide macaroni between two 9x13-inch baking dishes.
  • Mix crushed potato chips, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Top the macaroni with the potato chip mixture evenly. Spray the potato chip mixture with cooking spray.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 783.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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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

1 (12 ounce) package macaroni
1 egg
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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

MACARONI AU GRATIN



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This 30-minute mac and cheese from chef Ashley Christensen is a bestseller at her Raleigh, NC restaurant, Poole's Diner. What makes it special: the three-cheese combo is brûléed under the broiler for a crust you must crack through to reach the creamy macaroni below.

Provided by Ashley Christensen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
6 ounces dry elbow macaroni, about 1¼ cups
2 ounces Grana Padano cheese, grated, or Parmesan
2 ounces Jarlsberg cheese, grated, or Gruyère
6 ounces white Cheddar, grated
2 cups heavy cream
Sea salt

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 2 quarts water and kosher salt to a boil. Add macaroni and return water to a boil; cook until barely al dente, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir the grated Grana Padano, Jarlsberg, and Cheddar cheeses to combine. Set aside. Taste a macaroni for doneness: it should be chewy yet firm. Strain macaroni in a colander and set aside.
  • Add heavy cream and a pinch of sea salt to an oven-safe skillet; turn heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. When cream is simmering, fold in the macaroni. Continue to simmer to reduce and thicken, about 1½-2 minutes. Stir in ¼ of the cheese mixture to combine with noodles. Turn off the heat and stir in another ¼ of the cheese. Place remaining cheese over the top in an even layer (do not stir).
  • Set rack in the oven about 4 inches from the broiler. Place skillet under the broiler until cheese melts and caramelizes into a golden brown crust, 3-5 minutes (keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn). Remove gratin from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

DECADENT BAKED MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a rendition of a macaroni and cheese dish a local restaurant makes. It's so rich and decadent I only make it once per year. It's not a "dieter's friend". You can use any pasta shape you like.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup heavy whipping cream
½ cup half-and-half
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cream, half-and-half, and garlic salt. Add Gruyere cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Oaxaca cheese. Stir into cream until melted. Drain pasta and add to the sauce; stir to coat.
  • Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and pour in pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 402 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

TASTY BAKED MAC N CHEESE



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I love this recipe because it's taken me so long to actually get a good tasting noodle and not just a good tasting piece of cheese on top. This recipe was just trial and error and it's really really good in my opinion. I'm really looking for feedback on this recipe. Thanks so much! This is really good even days after for leftovers. The cheese remelts and the flavor really sets in. Enjoy!

Provided by Eva Maria

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter, softened - divided
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until almost cooked through and firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle macaroni with 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir 1/2 cup butter into the pasta.
  • Mix 1/4 cup butter, sour cream, cream cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, and egg yolk together in a bowl. Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and milk into the sour cream mixture.
  • Spread 1/4 cup sour cream sauce over bottom of prepared baking dish. Stir remaining sour cream sauce into macaroni. Pour macaroni into baking dish atop sauce layer; sprinkle mild Cheddar cheese over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese topping has melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 18.4 g, Sodium 532.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

ASHLEY'S DEADLY BAKED MAC N CHEESE



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This recipe was formed from left over cheese fondue from the night before, ive never liked baked mac n cheese until i made this!

Provided by Mortadella1985

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 -3 Kraft macaroni and cheese, boxes (reserve powdered cheese for later)
1/2 cup butter
2 cups cream or 2 cups milk
powdered cheese
1/2 cup cheddar cheese soup
1/4 cup sour cream
not quite a 1/4 cup white wine, plus (3/4 cups for yourself)
1 cup asiago cheese, grated
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups garlic or 3 cups herbed croutons

Steps:

  • Cook the 2 boxes of kraft dinner noodles AL DENTE,set aside.
  • In a saucepan on low-medium heat start adding:.
  • butter, cream, powdered cheese from each kraft dinner box,cream of cheddar soup,sour cream,white wine. keep stirring till smooth and creamy.
  • Next start adding 1 cup asiago cheese, 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese(reserve rest for later),stir until all cheese is melted.
  • Next add the sage,garlic powder,inion powder, and pepper.
  • keep stirring till everything is melted.
  • In a casserole dish, mix the cooked kraft dinner with 3/4 of the cheese sauce.sprinkle cheese over this.then add the rest of the cheese sauce .Top with 3 cups croutons and remaining cheese.
  • Bake in oven at 400 for about 30 minutes,or until it reaches a deep golden brown. Enjoy!

DEADLY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I call this deadly for two reasons: First, because it's just a "little" on the fattening, clog your arteries side of the food spectrum. Second, because it is just drop dead delicious!

Provided by MizEmerilLagasse

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb elbow macaroni
6 slices bacon (I use maple-smoked)
3 -4 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups whole milk or 1 1/4 cups cream
1 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I use pepper jack or colby jack)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions on the package, drain, and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large saucepan, fry the bacon until crispy then remove and crumble.
  • Add the flour to the bacon drippings (yummies) and cooking, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes over low/medium-low heat.
  • Add the whole milk and whisk to combined; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Remove from heat and add the chives, salt, pepper, onion powder, and cheese; stir to combined.
  • Add macaroni then pour into a grease 9"-13" glass pan; top with more cheese and bake for about 15 minutes or until cheese is golden.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Top with crumbled bacon before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.5, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 38, Sodium 646.5, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 17.9

CHEESY BAKED MAC N CHEESE



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I was looking for a Baked Mac N Cheese recipe that was super creamy, so I modified a few recipes and came up with this one, and it turned out great!

Provided by anniekatesnavely

Categories     High In...

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 (16 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a big pot, melt the butter.
  • Slowly whisk in the flour until the mixture is combined and smooth.
  • Add in salt, pepper, minced garlic, and worcestershire sauce - whisk until incorporated.
  • Gradually whisk in half & half and milk.
  • Continue to whisk and cook for another 5 minutes until mixture thickens.
  • Gradually add in the sharp cheddar cheese, stir until combined.
  • Gradually add in extra sharp cheddar cheese, stir until combined.
  • Continue to stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes until mixture thickens.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Mix together the cheese sauce with the already cooked pasta in a 13x9 casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with more grated cheese.
  • Bake in the oven at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.8, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 90.7, Sodium 501.9, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 19.9

BAKED MAC N CHEESE



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Taken from GQ Magazine, this is Barefoot Contessa's Jeffrey-approved recipe for baked mac-n-cheese. All I had to purchase for this was the gruyere cheese, so I went for it. It's rich and filling, and i recommend a nice smoky gruyere. I used vine tomatoes, which gave it a bit of acidity the dish would otherwise be missing.

Provided by Cassandras Kitchen

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fusilli, cavatappi or 1 lb elbow macaroni
1 quart milk
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
12 ounces gruyere, grated
8 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 lb fresh tomato, sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs (made from 5 slices of white bread, pulsed in a food processor)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Drizzle a few drops of oil into the boilding water, add the pasta, and cook according to package directions. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but do not allow it to boil.
  • Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour all at once. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. Whish in the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add the cooked pasta and stir well. Pour into a 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
  • Arrange the tomato slices on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablesppons of butter, toss with the fresh breadcrumbs to coat evenly, and sprinkle all over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake for 30 oto 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the pasta is browned on top. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.7, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 99.6, Sodium 1051.8, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 26.4

TANGY BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE



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A recipe in my tried and enjoyed file- I wish I could remember where exactly I have gotten it originally.

Provided by Misa3446

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) box macaroni
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash hot sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 cups colby cheese, shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • Prep work: Preheat your oven to 350°F Grease a 2 quart baking dish. Toss together the colby and mozzarella. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cheese mixture for the topping.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Boil the macaroni until al dente, according to package directions (usually 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, heat up the milk - do not let it boil. Whisk in the dry mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and hot sauce. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the butter and cheeses (except for the reserved) to the drained macaroni. Put the macaroni into the greased baking dish. Pour the hot milk mixture over the macaroni. Top with the reserved 1/2 cup of cheese. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, and then place under the broiler 1-2 minutes to lightly brown the top.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of cheeses for a more flavorful mac and cheese. A good starting point is to use a blend of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help to prevent the mac and cheese from becoming mushy.
  • Use a roux to thicken the cheese sauce. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is cooked together until it is smooth and creamy. This will help to thicken the cheese sauce and prevent it from becoming too runny.
  • Add some spices to the cheese sauce for extra flavor. Common spices that are used in mac and cheese include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Top the mac and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping. This will add a delicious crunch to the dish.

Conclusion:

Deadly Baked Mac and Cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheese sauce, crispy breadcrumb topping, and flavorful spices, this mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make mac and cheese recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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