Best 9 Custard Style Mac And Cheese Recipes

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Are you craving a dish that combines the creamy richness of custard with the comforting goodness of macaroni and cheese? Look no further! Custard-style mac and cheese elevates the classic macaroni dish to a whole new level of decadence. With its velvety smooth texture and a golden-brown crust, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of creating the ultimate custard-style mac and cheese.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CUSTARD-STYLE MAC AND CHEESE



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Bake this delicious custard-style mac and cheese - a tasty side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 oz) elbow macaroni
4 eggs, slightly beaten
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
5 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (20 oz)
1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices bread)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • In large bowl, stir eggs, milk, salt, mustard, black pepper, red pepper and 2 cups of the cheese with wire whisk until blended. In baking dish, place half of the cooked macaroni. Sprinkle with 2 cups cheese. Top with remaining macaroni. Pour egg mixture evenly over all.
  • Cover; bake 35 minutes. Uncover. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 5 to 8 minutes longer or until golden brown and set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 700, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 970 mg

CUSTARD-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This macaroni and cheese is more of a custard type. My family has been using this recipe for a long, long time.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb macaroni
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dry mustard
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in water until tender.
  • Drain thoroughly.
  • Stir in butter and egg.
  • Mix mustard and salt with 1 Tbsp. HOT water, and add to milk.
  • Add cheese (saving some for top) to milk.
  • Pour macaroni into a buttered casserole and add milk/cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle top with reserved cheese.
  • Bake at 350º for approx. 40 minutes, or until custard is set and top is crusty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.3, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 101.1, Sodium 401.9, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 21.5

CUSTARD-STYLE MAC AND CHEESE



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Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

A custard-style macaroni and cheese recipe.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups macaroni
2 teaspoons salt
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups skim or low fat milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup cracker crumbs
Preparation:

Steps:

  • Cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted water, following package directions. Cook until tender. Rinse in cold water and drain well. Preheat the oven to 325° F. Grease a 10x7x2-inch casserole dish. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and paprika. In the casserole dish, layer the cooked macaroni with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese; pour milk and egg mixture over all. Bake the casserole for 40 to 45 minutes, or until set in the center. In a small mixing bowl, combine remaining shredded cheese and crumbs. Spread over the casserole, then put under broiler to brown. Serves 4.

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE



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In classic Southern style, this is a baked mac and cheese set in a light egg custard and flavored with sharp yellow Cheddar. Creamy and moist, it bridges the gap between those who like their mac and cheese sliceable and those who prefer to spoon it, oozing, from the pot.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the casserole dish
Kosher salt
1 pound macaroni
3 cups whole milk
4 eggs
3/4 pound yellow Cheddar, grated (about 4 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 7 minutes; strain well. Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl, add the butter and toss to coat.
  • Whisk together the milk, eggs and 2 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl. Add the milk-egg mixture to the macaroni; add the Cheddar and stir until it is evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake until the custard is set and the top is browned and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes.

RESTAURANT STYLE MAC AND CHEESE



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Excellent restaurant-style macaroni with cheese that knocked me away!

Provided by sal

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

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups macaroni
6 ounces processed cheese, shredded
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Return drained pasta to the pot. Mix in processed cheese, Cheddar cheese, and cream. Stir until cheeses melt. Sprinkle with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 622.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHEATER'S MAC AND CHEESE



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Some days call for a meal that soothes as much as it satisfies, and that's when this 20-minute mac-and-cheese swoops in. Pasta and broccoli are cooked in the same pot, then drained and stirred together with reserved pasta water, cream cheese, butter, and Parmesan for the easiest sauce ever. One carbo-licious bite, and all your cares will melt away.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces short pasta, such as penne
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets
2 1/2 ounces cream cheese (1/3 cup)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely grated (1/3 cup), plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a pot of generously salted boiling water 2 minutes less than per package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and cover to keep warm. Add broccoli to pot; continue boiling until pasta is al dente and broccoli is bright green, 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain.
  • Return pot to medium heat; add cream cheese, butter, and 2/3 cup reserved pasta water. Cook, stirring, until mixture is smooth and simmering. Remove from heat; stir in pasta, broccoli, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Toss with more pasta water as needed until sauce clings to pasta. Serve with more Parmigiano and black pepper.

PIMENTO MAC & CHEESE CUSTARD



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The best way to have your macaroni in the freezer: a custard-style baked mac 'n' cheese. This one uses eggs and béchamel to bind very cheesy noodles.

Provided by Ashley Christensen

Categories     Macaroni and Cheese     Freezer Food     Freeze/Chill     Egg     Vegetarian     Dinner     Thanksgiving     Cheese     Milk/Cream     Soy Free     Tree Nut Free     Peanut Free     Pasta

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 quarts water
Kosher salt
8 ounces elbow macaroni
8 ounces white Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces aged Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup jarred pimentos, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1 cup half-and-half
8 cups Herbed Béchamel, freshly made or thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Fill a large pot with the water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, add the macaroni, and cook for about 5 minutes, until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the white and aged Cheddars and the Parmesan. Remove and reserve one-fourth of the cheese mix for the top. To the bowl with the rest of the cheese mix, add the macaroni, pimentos, and flour and mix well to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until blended, then whisk in the hot sauce, evaporated milk, half-and-half, and 2 teaspoons salt, mixing well. While whisking constantly, slowly add the béchamel to create a custard. Pour the custard evenly over the noodle mixture.
  • Cover with a layer of plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes, rotating the dish 180 degrees halfway through baking. Uncover the dish. If you plan to eat the mac and cheese right away, sprinkle the reserved cheese on top. If you plan to freeze the dish, do not add the cheese. Continue to bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, until set, golden, and bubbling. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  • TO FREEZE: Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until well chilled. Wrap the baking dish in two layers of plastic wrap, label and date, and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • TO THAW: You can reheat this dish from frozen, or you can pull it out of the freezer and thaw it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 24 hours.
  • TO REHEAT: If reheating from frozen, unwrap the dish, place in a cold oven, and set the oven to 350°F. When the oven reaches temperature, bake for 1½ hours, then sprinkle the surface with the remaining cheese mix and bake for 15 minutes longer, until bubbling. If reheating after thawing, cut the cook time to 30 to 45 minutes.

BAKED EGG CUSTARD WITH CHEESE



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This baked egg dish is great for lunch or dinner, since it's loaded with vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

Butter, at room temperature, for dishes
6 large eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 cups reserved roasted vegetables from Rosemary-Lemon Chicken with Vegetables, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
4 ounces (1 cup) soft goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped scallions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate (or four 10-ounce ramekins or custard cups) with butter; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in vegetables, half the goat cheese, and scallions. Place pie plate (ramekins or custard cups) on a rimmed baking sheet; pour egg mixture into pie plate (or ladle into ramekins or cups). Sprinkle with remaining goat cheese. Bake until eggs are set and tops are golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve with Chopped Romaine Salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g

COUNTRY STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I have been making this recipe since my son was small, it's also great made with rotini (corkscrew) pasta ---prep time does not include cooking the macaroni, you may omit the breadcrumb topping if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk or 2 cups half-and-half
2 tablespoons prepared mustard (yellow OR Dijon)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
salt & freshly ground black pepper (I use seasoned salt)
1 -2 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For topping; in a bowl combine the breadcrumbs with melted butter; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, cook the macaroni until firm-tender; drain, and add the Velveeta cheese, stir well; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan melt butter, add flour; stir well.
  • Add in the milk or half and half, mustard, cream cheese, salt and pepper, then stir until cream cheese is thoroughly combined and melted.
  • Add in parsley then pour over macaroni mixture.
  • Transfer to a large casserole dish.
  • Top with 1-1/2 cups breadcrumbs mixed with 2 Tbsp melted butter.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until top is a light golden brown.

Tips:

  • Choose the right macaroni. Smaller shapes like elbow macaroni or shells work best for custard-style mac and cheese. Avoid larger shapes like penne or rotini, as they can make the dish too heavy.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked macaroni will make the dish mushy.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar cheese will give you the best flavor. You can also use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick and creamy. You can do this by adding flour or cornstarch to the milk before you add it to the cheese. You can also simmer the sauce for a few minutes to thicken it.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. You can add different ingredients to your custard-style mac and cheese, such as cooked vegetables, meat, or seafood. You can also top the dish with breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese before baking it.

Conclusion:

Custard-style mac and cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make a custard-style mac and cheese that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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