Best 15 Bonnies Gourmet Three Cheese Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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Bonnies gourmet three cheese macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food with an added gourmet touch. This dish is macaroni and cheese elevated, with a luscious blend of three flavorful cheeses – sharp cheddar, creamy Parmesan, and tangy Asiago. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish to complement proteins like roast chicken or grilled salmon. With the right recipe and technique, you can create a delicious homemade bonnies gourmet three cheese macaroni and cheese that will be embraced by your family and friends.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

GOURMET MAC & CHEESE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 pounds cavatappi
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces pancetta, small diced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce
4 cups whole milk
8 ounces fontina cheese, grated
8 ounces Gruyere, grated
8 ounces Havarti cheese, grated
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Boil pasta in boiling salted water until very al dente?about 3 minutes less than the box instructions (it will finish in the oven).
  • Render pancetta in a large oven-safe pan or French braiser over medium heat until still chewy and not quite crispy, about 20 minutes (it will finish crisping in the oven). Remove pancetta and drain all but 1 tablespoon rendered fat. Add butter, melt and then add flour to make roux. Whisk until smooth, then cook until blonde in color, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, Dijon and hot sauce. Whisking vigorously, slowly add milk. Bring to simmer, whisking constantly, then cook, whisking occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Add fontina, Gruyere, Havarti and blue cheese and season with salt and pepper. Mix in pasta until fully coated. Cover entire top with pancetta and bake until bubbly and gooey, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately.
  • Unbaked Gourmet Mac & Cheese can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before baking, and add on another 10 minutes in the oven.

GOURMET FOUR CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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When a recipe is SO good that it haunts your memory for over 40 years, you know it had to be good! As a young bride, I made this macaroni and cheese dish from a requested recipe from Bon Appetit magazine. Sadly, if I saved the recipe, it was lost along the years of moving. After the Internet, I searched, in vain, for this recipe for years, until I discovered 3/4's of it in a women's magazine. With the help of many Zaar members that helped me find the missing cheese that was needed, I now have the long lost recipe and the ability to make it again and again for an entire new generation of friends and family! This is NOT meant to be an everyday mac & cheese. It's great comfort food when you want to celebrate something special: a good grade, a birthday, or an "I love you!" kinda day. Don't skimp on the cheeses; they will be slightly costly. But, the end result is Oh So Good ! You will not be disappointed in the complex flavours of this simple dish, with a twist.

Provided by The_Swedish_Chef

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb rotelle pasta (They look like wagon wheels)
3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (I used an aged 5 year old variety)
1/2 lb gruyere cheese, shredded
1/2 cup asiago cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (I used 2%)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese Bread Crumbs)

Steps:

  • PLEASE NOTE: This is a BAKED macaroni and cheese, therefore, it will NOT turn out with a lot of extra cheesy sauce asis absorbed into the pasta while baking. If you require an extra saucy mac & cheese, just reduce the amount of pasta you place into the dish or make more sauce so it is creamier. Thanks so much for making this dish; I hope you enjoy it! :).
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 3 quart rectangular baking dish with non-stick spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling.
  • Toss all the shredded cheeses together in a large bowl, set aside.
  • Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and slightly bubbly.
  • In a thin stream, whisk in the milk. Stir in the onion powder, salt, nutmeg, dried mustard and cayenne.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in 2 1/2 cups of the cheese mixture and stir until smooth. Cover to retain the heat.
  • Once water boils, add pasta. Cook until your desired doneness, then drain. In the pasta container, stir together the cooked pasta and cheese sauce.
  • Pour half of the mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with a generous cup of the reserved cheese. Spoon remaining cheese-covered pasta into the dish and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Add 1 cup of Japanese Panko Bread crumbs to the top of mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the Panko crumbs are lightly browned and the cheese is bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.

BAKED MACARONI WITH THREE CHEESES



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This macaroni and cheese features a creamy sauce and crisp topping. A great macaroni and cheese requires perfect melding of the pasta and the cheese sauce. To get that, you'll need to ignore conventional wisdom about cooking pasta until just tender (al dente). To help the cheese sauce stick to the pasta, the macaroni is cooked until just beyond al dente, which makes it more absorbent and starchier. This recipe calls for a 3-quart casserole dish, but multiple smaller baking dishes could be used. I clipped this recipe from a newspaper.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup panko breadcrumbs or 1 cup other coarse breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to broil.
  • Use 1 T of butter to generously coat a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in large stockpot.
  • Add 2 T of salt, stir briefly, then add the pasta.
  • Cook until tender and just past al dente, about 10-13 minutes, or slightly longer than package directions.
  • Drain the pasta, then transfer it to a large bowl.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the pasta, then toss to coat; set aside.
  • To make the sauce, in a small saucepan over low heat, bring the milk to a simmer.
  • Remove the pan from the heat.
  • In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of the remaining butter, using a whisk to swirl it to ensure the butter melts completely and does not turn brown.
  • If the butter begins to brown, lower the heat.
  • While whisking, sprinkle in the flour.
  • Continue to whisk until the mixture just bubbles, about 2 minutes.
  • Do not let the mixture brown.
  • While whisking, slowly pour the milk in the saucepan.
  • Continue whisking until there are no lumps.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and season with salt and pepper.
  • Continue whisking until the sauce reaches the consistency of heavy cream and coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat.
  • Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese, all of the Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently toss to coat.
  • Transfer the pasta and sauce, using a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl, to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Set aside.
  • In small microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 1 T of butter by microwaving on high for about 20 seconds.
  • Add the breadcrumbs and remaining cheddar and parmesan cheeses; toss well.
  • Spread the bread crumb mixture evenly over the pasta.
  • Place the dish on the oven's middle rack and broil for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly, and a crunchy crust forms on top.
  • Cool briefly before serving.

MACARONI AND CHEESE



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When it comes to comfort food, nothing tops mac 'n' cheese, especially Martha's easy-to-make version.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for dish
6 slices good white bread, crusts removed, torn into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
5 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 1/2 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (about 18 ounces)
2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (about 8 ounces) or 1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 5 ounces)
1 pound elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside. Place bread in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pour butter into bowl with bread, and toss. Set breadcrumbs aside.
  • In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, whisking, 1 minute.
  • While whisking, slowly pour in hot milk. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick.
  • Remove pan from heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 3 cups cheddar cheese, and 1 1/2 cups Gruyere or 1 cup Pecorino Romano; set cheese sauce aside.
  • Fill a large saucepan with water; bring to a boil. Add macaroni; cook 2 to 3 minutes less than manufacturer's directions, until the outside of pasta is cooked and the inside is underdone. (Different brands of macaroni cook at different rates; be sure to read the instructions.) Transfer macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well. Stir macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce
  • Pour mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere or 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, and breadcrumbs over top. Bake until browned on top, about 30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool 5 minutes; serve hot.

3-CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon salt, plus more for pasta water
1 pound large elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound white Cheddar, shredded
4 ounces Romano, shredded
4 ounces Asiago, shredded
2 cups bread crumbs (suggested: panko (Japanese) available at most markets)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • In large pot filled with water add 3 pinches of salt and the macaroni and place over high heat. Bring to a boil and let cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Sprinkle flour over butter and cook 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat, whisking until a roux or paste forms. Add cold milk and whisk vigorously until dissolved. Cook sauce on medium-low heat until thick and bubbly. Add heavy cream, all cheeses, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon pepper. Cook until cheeses are fully melted, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture and mix thoroughly. Place macaroni mixture in a 13 by 9 baking dish and top with breadcrumbs. Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Top with fresh parsley and serve.

EXTRA SPECIAL THREE-CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This extra-special macaroni and cheese is made with a mixture of three cheeses: cheddar, Parmesan, and goat cheese, along with mixed herbs.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Side Dish     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces elbow macaroni (about 2 cups raw)
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh chopped herbs (or 2 teaspoons dried leaf herbs; thyme, sage, chives, etc.)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces goat cheese (with herbs or plain)
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
4 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
1 cup soft breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Grease a 2-quart baking dish .
  • Heat the oven to 350 F.
  • Cook macaroni in salted boiling water following package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan , melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly; continue cooking and stirring until slightly thickened. Add the herbs, salt, and pepper, then stir in the goat cheese and cheddar. Stir in about 3 ounces of the Parmesan cheese; set the rest aside for the topping. Continue cooking and stirring the sauce until the cheeses have melted.
  • Add the drained macaroni to the sauce and spoon it into the prepared baking dish.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and toss with the breadcrumbs and the remaining Parmesan cheese. Mix until well blended and the crumbs are thoroughly coated with butter.
  • Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is browned and bubbling around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 1002 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 32 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

THREE-CHEESE MACARONI



Three-Cheese Macaroni image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg
1 12 -ounce can evaporated whole milk
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/3 cups grated muenster cheese (4 ounces), plus 4 deli-thin slices (1 ounce)
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets (4 cups)
4 cups medium pasta shells (9 ounces)

Steps:

  • Whisk the egg, evaporated milk, cayenne, nutmeg, and salt and black pepper to taste in a bowl. Toss the grated cheeses in a separate bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and cook until almost falling apart, about 7 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add the pasta to the same water and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water. Preheat the broiler.
  • Combine the egg mixture and the grated cheeses in the empty pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheeses melt and the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and add the cauliflower. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth and light (you can also use a regular blender). Stir in some of the reserved pasta water until creamy.
  • Toss the pasta in the sauce; season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a shallow casserole dish and top with muenster slices. Broil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE



Simple Macaroni and Cheese image

A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.

Provided by g0dluvsugly

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

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

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.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

BAKED THREE-CHEESE MACARONI



Baked Three-Cheese Macaroni image

This legendary three-cheese mac and cheese is a must-have for big family events. My ultimate comfort food is a divine blend of cheddar, Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. -Joan Sullivan, Gambrills, MD

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni or fusilli pasta
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk, warmed
4 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni in a 6-qt. stockpot according to package directions for al dente. Drain; return to pot., In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; whisk in warmed milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened., Remove from heat; stir in Gruyere and cheddar cheeses, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add to macaroni, tossing to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

THREE-CHEESE MACARONI



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This homemade version of the noodle favorite will make you forget about the boxed orange variety. A sauce made with three kinds of cheeses and a crunchy breadcrumb topping really separate this mac and cheese from its store-bought counterparts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for pie plates
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
5 cups whole milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (10 ounces)
1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups grated fontina cheese (4 ounces)
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter 10 mini (1 cup) pie plates or a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs, and toast, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Warm milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Meanwhile, melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Cook until butter is bubbling. Add flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Gradually pour warm milk into butter mixture, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in 3 cups cheddar, 1 cup Gruyere, 1 cup fontina, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the nutmeg, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and transfer pasta to cheese sauce. Stir to coat. Divide mixture among mini pie plates or transfer to baking dish. Scatter remaining cup cheddar, 1/2 cup Gruyere, and 1/2 cup fontina over top, and sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs. Bake until cheese is melted and pasta is warmed through, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

BONNIE'S GOURMET THREE CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Categories     Cheese     Bake     Picnic     Vegetarian

Yield 6 TO 8 SERVINGS

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 TBSPS. UNSALTED BUTTER (MELTED)
1/4 C. ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
2 C. 2% MILK
2 C. HEAVY CREAM
1 TBSP. FRESH SWEET BASIL (CHOPPED)
1 TBSP. FRESH PARSLEY (CHOPPED)
1 PACKET SAZON SEASONING**
1 TSP. ADOBO SEASONING**
PINCH OF SALT + PEPPER TO TASTE
1 BOX (16 OZ.) RIGATONI (DRAINED AND RINSED W/ HOT
WATER)
SALT FOR PASTA WATER
1 DRIZZLE OLIVE OIL FOR PASTA
WATER
1 (4OZ.) CONTAINER CRUMBLED
BLUE CHEESE
1 (4OZ.) CONTAINER CRUMBLED
GORGONZOLA CHEESE
1 (8OZ.) CONTAINER CHUNK W/
BASIL + TOMATO FETA CHEESE
6 SLICES TOMATOES FOR GARNISH
ON TOP WHEN BAKING

Steps:

  • PREHEAT OVEN TO 375*F. THEN START BY COOKING THE PASTA BY THE BOX DIRECTIONS BUT ALWAYS ADD SALT TO THE WATER AND OLIVE OIL BECAUSE THIS IS THE ONLY TIME TO FLAVOR THE PASTA. THEN WHEN DONE, DRAIN AND RINSE WITH HOT WATER. SET ASIDE. THEN START IN A LG. POT ADD MELT- ED BUTTER LET THE BUTTER HEAT THROUGH ENOUGH THAT LIT- TLE BUBBLES FORM, THEN ADD THE FLOUR. RIGHT AWAY WHISK THE FLOUR SO AS TO COMBINE TOGETHER AND LET THE RAW FLOUR TASTE COOK OUT. ABOUT 2 OR 3 MINS. THEN SLOWLY STREAM IN THE MILK AND THE CREAM WHILE STILL WHISKING. LET IT BECOME THICK WHEN YOU KNOW IT WILL STICK TO THE BACK OF A WOODEN SPOON. NOW ADD ALL 3 CHEESES AND WHISK UNTIL IT IS SMOOTH. THEN ADD ALL SEASONINGS WHISK UNTIL WELL BLENDED. TAKE OFF HEAT. SET ASIDE. PREPARE A 13X9X2 PAN. IN A LARGE BOWL COMBINE PASTA AND CHEESE MIXTURE UNTIL WELL BLENDED. NOW POUR INTO PREPARED PAN, PUT IT INTO THE OVEN AND BAKE FOR 45 MINS. OR UNITL GOLDEN BROWN!! ENJOY!!

OUR FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Creamy, cheesy macaroni with a light, crunchy topping: This is the macaroni and cheese that dreams are made of. A hit of ground mustard brings an unexpected kick to this guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Side     Kid-Friendly     Frankenrecipe     Macaroni and Cheese     Cheese Week     Cheddar     Parmesan     Small Plates

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the topping:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 ounces finely grated Parmesan (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the macaroni and sauce:
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
1 pound dried elbow macaroni
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons mustard powder
16 ounces coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar (about 6 cups)
2 ounces grated Parmesan (about 1/2 cup)
Special equipment:
9- by 13-inch baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in the middle of oven. Butter the baking dish.
  • Make the topping:
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat butter and oil until butter foam subsides. Add panko and garlic; cook, stirring, until crumbs are golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl, stir in Parmesan and salt, and set aside.
  • Prepare the macaroni and sauce:
  • Set a large, covered pot of salted water over high heat to boil. Add macaroni and cook until just al dente (avoid overcooking). Drain macaroni and set aside.
  • In a large wide pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle flour over butter, whisking to incorporate and make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until roux is light golden, about 4 minutes. Gradually pour in milk and cream, whisking constantly to incorporate and make a béchamel sauce. Raise heat to medium-high and bring sauce to a low boil, whisking constantly. Reduce to a simmer, whisking occasionally, and cook until béchamel sauce is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add 2 tsp. salt, pepper, and mustard powder. Add the cheeses in three batches, whisking until each addition is completely melted before adding more. Remove from heat.
  • Add the drained macaroni to the pot with the cheese sauce and stir well to coat. Transfer macaroni mixture to the buttered baking dish and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle topping evenly over macaroni and bake until golden and bubbling, 18-22 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Garrett McCord

Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Pasta     Bake     Super Bowl     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Cheddar     Fall     Winter     Breadcrumbs     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more to grease the baking dish
1 cup panko bread crumbs
24 ounces sharp or extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 9 cups total)
1 pound elbow macaroni
3 1/4 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Equipment: 9- by 13-inch baking dish, flat-edged wooden spoon or heat-safe rubber spatula

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9- by 13-inch baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan over moderate heat, melt 3 tablespoons of the butter. Place the panko bread crumbs in a small bowl, drizzle with the melted butter, and toss to combine. Add a handful of the grated cheese to the bowl, toss to combine, and set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain the noodles, without rinsing, then return them to the pot they were cooked in.
  • In a small saucepan over moderate heat, warm the milk just until it starts to steam and form tiny bubbles around its edges-be careful not to let the milk come to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  • In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Add the flour and use a flat-edged wooden spoon or heat-safe rubber spatula to stir the mixture together, scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent burning, just until it starts to turn a light brown color, about 3 minutes. Slowly add the warm milk and stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Add the remaining grated cheese and stir until it's completely melted. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Pour the cheese sauce over the cooked elbow macaroni and gently stir to coat the noodles in the sauce.
  • Pour the macaroni and cheese into the prepared baking dish and top with the panko-cheese mixture. Bake until light golden brown and bubbling, about 30 minutes. Serve hot. DO AHEAD: Macaroni and cheese can be made ahead, put into the baking dish, cooled completely, and kept, covered in the refrigerator, for 2 days. Do not add the bread crumbs until ready to bake. (Chilled Macaroni and Cheese may take longer than 30 minutes to be fully cooked.)

THREE CHEESE MACARONI



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Make and share this Three Cheese Macaroni recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Anna P.

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups old cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup asiago cheese, shredded
1/4 cup cracker crumb
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In large pot of salted, boiling water, cook pasta for 8 to 9 minutes, or until pasta is tender but firm.
  • Drain Rinse with cold water and drain again, return to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in saucepan melt butter over medium Heat.
  • Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper, cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Whisk in milk, bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, whisking often, for about 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
  • Stir in cheddar Cheese, whisking until smooth.
  • Add to pasta, mixing well.
  • Fold in Asiago and pour mixture evenly into Greased 8 cup (2 L) baking dish.
  • Mix together cracker crumbs and Parmesan, toss with butter and Sprinkle over top of macaroni.
  • Bake in 350F over for 30 to 35 minute, or until topping is golden Brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.4, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 104.8, Sodium 573.6, Carbohydrate 74.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 31.9

WOLFGANG PUCK'S GOURMET MACARONI & CHEESE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Wolfgang Puck's Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by gilligan1963

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra as needed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk, heated almost to a boil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups packed freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, about 6 ounces
1 pound dried macaroni or penne
1 cup packed freshly grated Parmesan cheese, about 3 ounces
1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, about 4 ounces
3/4 to 1 cup panko, or other coarse dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • 1. Making a roux In a heavy large saucepan over high heat, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. When it bubbles, gradually sprinkle and whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, whisking constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, without browning. 2. Completing and enriching the béchamel Whisking continuously, gradually pour the hot milk into the roux. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Briskly whisk the egg yolks into the pan. 3. Making the cheese sauce Whisk in the Cheddar until smooth. Simmer over low heat, whisking often, until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, 15 to 20 minutes. Add and whisk in one-half cup Parmesan. Adjust seasonings to taste, adding more nutmeg if you like. 4. Cooking the macaroni Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Rinse the macaroni under cold running water to stop the cooking, and drain again. 5. Combining macaroni and sauce Butter a 10- to 12-cup baking dish. Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl. Add the cheese sauce and stir well to combine, adding some reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if needed to coat the pasta well. Spread the mixture in the prepared dish. 6. Topping the casserole Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the top of the macaroni mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese, then the breadcrumbs. Dot the top with 1 to 2 tablespoons butter. 7. Baking and serving Bake until the pasta is heated through and the topping is crisp and deep golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. To serve, scoop onto individual plates or into bowls.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your macaroni and cheese a more complex flavor. A good combination is a blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. You can also add other types of cheeses, such as Gruyère, Swiss, or Gouda.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. This means that it should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will make your macaroni and cheese mushy.
  • 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 too thin and runny.
  • Use whole milk. Whole milk will give your macaroni and cheese a richer flavor than skim or low-fat milk. You can also use half-and-half or cream for an even richer flavor.
  • Season the cheese sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as paprika, cayenne pepper, or mustard powder.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with breadcrumbs. Breadcrumbs will give the macaroni and cheese a nice crispy topping. You can use plain breadcrumbs or seasoned breadcrumbs.
  • Bake the macaroni and cheese until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will take about 20 minutes.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved 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. By following the tips in this article, you can make a delicious and creamy macaroni and cheese that your family and friends will love.

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