Best 8 Corny Macaroni Cheese Recipes

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Corny macaroni cheese, also known as corn casserole, is a delightful side dish that combines the creamy richness of macaroni and cheese with the sweet and savory flavors of corn. It's a classic comfort food that's perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, and holiday meals. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect corny macaroni cheese. With easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to impress your friends and family with this delicious and versatile dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ONE-DISH CORN MAC AND CHEESE



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This One Dish Corn Mac and Cheese has all the comfort you need. Loaded with cheese and sweet corn, it's a pasta dish that's perfect for potlucks and game days.

Provided by Rebecca Hubbell

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup salted butter, (cubed)
8 ounces Velveeta, (cubed)
14 ounces whole kernel corn, (drained and rinsed)
14 ounces cream-style corn
1/2 cup water
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup garlic and herb breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add all ingredients (except the breadcrumbs) into a medium sized casserole dish one at a time, mixing thoroughly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and stir well, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake for another 15-20 minutes until macaroni is soft and a crust forms on the top of the dish.
  • Remove from oven and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 773 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRISPY BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
Kosher salt
8 ounces mini penne pasta
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 bay leaf
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups grated monterey jack cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups grated gruyere cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth and lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the bay leaf, cayenne and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce comes to a simmer and thickens slightly, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and whisk in the monterey jack, gruyere and cheddar one cheese at a time, allowing each cheese to melt before adding more. Add the pasta and stir until coated, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen (the sauce will thicken as it bakes).
  • Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the microwave. Add the panko, parmesan and a pinch of salt; stir to combine. Scatter over the pasta and bake until the crumbs are browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes.

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Macaroni and cheese is perfect supper food. It's a kids' favorite, and adults like it too. My recipe is simple and almost as quick as the boxed variety.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

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

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon salt
1 pound elbow, shell or other bite-size shaped pasta
2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk
1 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup flour
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in large soup kettle. Add salt and pasta. Using package directions as a guide, cook until al dente. Drain. To prevent sticking, drain and immediately pour onto a large lipped baking sheet and let cool while preparing sauce.
  • Meanwhile, microwave the milk and chicken broth in a 4-cup Pyrex measuring cup or bowl until hot and steamy (not boiling). Melt butter in the empty pasta pot; whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Continue to whisk until thick and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in mustard, Parmesan and pepper. Turn off heat, stir in cheddar until melted.
  • Add drained pasta (and optional flavoring ingredients, see notes) to sauce, and stir until everything is well combined over low heat. Stir to heat through, and thin with a little water if the sauce is too thick. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 82.3 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 1202.9 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

BEST EVER MACARONI CHEESE RECIPE



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This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

50g baguette, cut into small chunks
2 tbsp butter, plus 1 tbsp melted
350g spiral or other short pasta
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp English mustard powder
3 tbsp plain flour
500ml whole milk
250g vegetarian mature cheddar, grated
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), grated

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the baguette chunks over a baking sheet, drizzle with the melted butter and season. Bake for 6 mins until crisp, then set aside.
  • Boil the pasta for 2 mins less than stated on the pack, then drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the garlic and English mustard powder, cook for 1 min, then stir in the plain flour.
  • Cook for 1 min more, then gradually whisk in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Simmer for 5 mins, whisking all the time until thickened. Take off the heat, then stir in the cheddar and half the parmesan.
  • Stir the pasta and some seasoning into the cheesy sauce. Tip into a large ovenproof dish, or four individual dishes.
  • Scatter over the bread and the remaining parmesan, then bake for 20 mins until crisp and golden. Can be frozen before baking - defrost thoroughly before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 860 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 88 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium

CORNY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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

Provided by Shawna Landers

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (15 ounce) can creamed corn
1 cup elbow macaroni (uncooked)
1 cup Velveeta cheese (I USE MORE!!)
2 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium size baking dish, combine the 2 cans of corn.
  • add the macaroni(uncooked) and the velveeta.
  • stir until mixed well.
  • dot the top of the casserole with the butter and salt and pepper to taste.
  • bake for approximately 1 hour at 350f.

CORNY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I got this recipe from my roommate's mother and it's as good as it is easy. Great comfort food that isn't on any diet I know of. It's a big success at potlucks and family gatherings.

Provided by simplerich

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can creamed corn
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole kernel corn, not drained
1/2 cup margarine, cubed
1 cup uncooked macaroni
1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Mix everything together and put into 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake for 45 minutes at 350F, stirring after 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 930.3, Carbohydrate 59.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 8.4

CHEESY MAC & CHEESE



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Everyone comes home for dinner when I make this homemade macaroni and cheese. It also receives great compliments at potlucks. -Debra Sult, Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the flour, cream, half-and-half, sour cream, egg, mustard, cayenne, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth., Drain pasta. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Stir in cubed cheeses. Top with cream mixture. Sprinkle with shredded cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly and golden brown, 30-40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Fat 43g fat (28g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 648mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese recipe. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with a wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you'll be hooked. -Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 to 2 cups 2% milk
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cubed Velveeta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted. Add additional milk to reach desired consistency. , Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce. , Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 46g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses: Combining different types of cheeses, such as cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella, creates a richer and more flavorful macaroni and cheese.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of the ingredients you use, the better your macaroni and cheese will taste. Use fresh, grated cheese and high-quality pasta.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Overcooked pasta will make your macaroni and cheese mushy. Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain it al dente.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that helps to thicken the sauce. Adding a roux to your macaroni and cheese will make it creamier and more decadent.
  • Add milk or cream: Milk or cream adds richness and creaminess to macaroni and cheese. You can use whole milk, low-fat milk, or even heavy cream.
  • Season to taste: Don't forget to season your macaroni and cheese with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
  • Top with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers: Adding a topping of breadcrumbs or crushed crackers to your macaroni and cheese before baking it will give it a crispy and golden-brown crust.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and tender pasta, it's a dish that is sure to please everyone. By following the tips above, you can make the best macaroni and cheese that you've ever tasted.

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