Best 4 Baked Smokin Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

CHEF JOE'S BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally until it is almost tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, the cayenne pepper, and a teaspoon of salt.
• Put half the macaroni into a buttered 2-quart casserole and top with half the Cheddar cheese. Repeat. Pour the milk mixture over the macaroni and cheese.
• In a small bowl, mix the bread crumbs with the paprika, the remaining butter, and the Parmesan. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over the macaroni and bake until brown and bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

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.

EASY BAKED OR SMOKED MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Make the pasta according to package instructions.
• Preheat the oven to 400ºF (205°C).
• Separate 2 tbsp. of milk from the cup and combine with the cornstarch in a small bowl until dissolved.
• Heat the butter in a non-stick pan. Add the milk and cornstarch mixture, and stir until it starts to get thick.
• Add the cheeses, mustard, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 more minutes - stirring occasionally -or until the cheese has melted.
• Add the cooked pasta and combine it with the cheese sauce.
• Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheddar cheese, and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

BAKED SMOKIN' MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Prepare cellentani pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 T butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Gradually whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in milk and evaporated milk until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Whisk in Gouda cheese, the next 3 ingredients, and 1/8 t cayenne pepper until smooth.
• Remove from heat, and stir in ham and drained pasta.
• Pour pasta mixture into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
• Stir together crushed cereal, 1 T melted, and remaining 1/8 t cayenne pepper; sprinkle over pasta.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
• Tested with Barilla Cellentani pasta and Cabot 1.5% Reduced-Fat Sharp Cheddar Cheese.