Best 5 Divine Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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In the world of comfort food, few dishes reign supreme quite like divine macaroni and cheese. This delectable casserole, with its creamy, cheesy sauce and perfectly cooked pasta, has captured the hearts and taste buds of people across generations. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, crafting the ultimate macaroni and cheese requires careful consideration of ingredients, techniques, and a dash of culinary artistry. This article will guide you through the essential steps to create a divine macaroni and cheese dish that will tantalize your palate and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

IYANLA'S DIVINE MAC AND CHEESE



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This recipe from is from Kraft. It's a nice way to doctor up and box of deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner. You can substitute cayenne pepper for the black if you like it spicier.

Provided by linguinelisa

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) box deluxe macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1/2 cup cubed extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Grease a 2-qt. casserole dish. Prepare the deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner as directed on the package. Combine all the cheeses together, In a small bowl beat the egg, milk and pepper together. Spoon half the prepared macaroni in the casserole dish. Top with half the cheese. Repeat the layers. Drizzle egg mixture over the top.
  • Bake about 15 minutes until center is set and macaroni is heated through.

IYANLA'S DIVINE MAC & CHEESE



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How do you turn everyday mac and cheese into divine mac and cheese? Our recipe for Iyanla's Divine Mac & Cheese will show you the way. Add two extra types of cheese and black pepper to a KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, and get ready for a sublimely divine experience.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Macaroni & Cheese

Time 30m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 1-1/4 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/2 cup cubed KRAFT Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1/2 inch)
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Meanwhile, combine cubed and shredded cheeses; set aside. Beat egg, milk and pepper with wire whisk until well blended.
  • Spoon half of the Dinner into greased 2-qt. casserole dish; cover with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Drizzle evenly with egg mixture.
  • Bake 15 min. or until center is set and Dinner mixture is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1180 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

FANCY MAC AND CHEESE



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This is one of those recipes that can definitely be described as ridiculous, where ridiculous means so decadent, delicious, and divine that it almost renders the person eating it speechless. A little goes a long way with this one. Invite lots of guests... preferably guests you really, really like!

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound white button or cremini mushrooms, quartered
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
8 slices thick-cut bacon
2 yellow onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
5 tablespoons butter, plus more for buttering the pan
1 1/2 pounds macaroni
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup half-and-half
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup grated fontina
3/4 cup grated gruyere
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese (chevre)
4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola or other blue cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Drizzle the mushrooms with olive oil, and then sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until deep golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside. Try not to eat them before the macaroni's done. Turn down the heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Next, fry the thick slices of bacon until chewy, but not yet crisp. Chop up the bacon into bite-size bits. Set aside. Try not to eat them before the macaroni's done.
  • In a large skillet over medium-low heat, saute the onions in 1 tablespoon of the butter, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Set aside. Try not to... oh, never mind.
  • Cook the macaroni until just undercooked. Set aside.
  • To make the sauce, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour, whisking to combine. Let the roux cook for a minute or so, whisking constantly. Then pour in the milk, whisking constantly. Cook the white sauce until thick and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Next, add the half-and-half, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Spoon some of the hot white sauce into the beaten eggs to temper them, stirring with a fork to incorporate the mixture without cooking the eggs. Pour the tempered eggs into the white sauce, stirring constantly as you add them. Add the fontina, gruyere, Parmesan and goat cheeses. Stir until the cheese all melts. Add the cooked macaroni and stir to coat. Splash in a little milk or hot water if needed for thinning.
  • Butter a 9- by 13-inch baking pan. Lay on half the onions, half the macaroni, half the mushrooms, half the gorgonzola and half the bacon. Repeat the layers, ending with the bacon. Bake until bubbly and hot, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • This is the stuff that dreams - and love handles - are made of.

SUPER DECADENT MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the dish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more if needed
4 ounces cream cheese
One 16-ounce block sharp Cheddar, shredded
1 1/2 cups extra-sharp Cheddar, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 7 minutes. Strain in a colander, run cold water over the pasta and set aside.
  • Using the same pot the macaroni was cooked in, melt the 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, add the flour and whisk until smooth. While whisking constantly, slowly add the milk and then the cream. Bring to a simmer, add the cream cheese and the shredded Cheddar except for 1/2 cup and stir until melted. Stir in the granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove the cheese sauce from the heat and stir in the macaroni. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk together the eggs and sour cream in a small bowl and then fold into the macaroni and cheese. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish, fold in the cubed Cheddar and top with the reserved 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar. Bake until the top just begins to brown, about 20 minutes. Loosely cover with foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes more.

DIVINE CASSEROLE



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This casserole truly is divine. I think I get more compliments on this than anything else I cook, and my friends always ask for it!

Provided by J. D.

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 drops hot pepper sauce
1 pinch dried oregano
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) container creamed cottage cheese
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
salt to taste
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 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.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain excess fat. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and oregano; set aside.
  • In a separate skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Saute the chopped onion until translucent. In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and sauteed onions.
  • Place 1/2 of cooked noodles in the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Drizzle with 1/2 of the melted butter. Cover with cheese mixture. Toss remaining noodles with remaining melted butter, and spread over cheese mixture. Cover with meat mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 195.2 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 28.5 g, Sodium 768.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Use quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your macaroni and cheese. Use a blend of cheeses that melt well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: The macaroni should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. This will help give your macaroni and cheese a creamy texture.
  • Season the cheese sauce: Don't forget to season the cheese sauce with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help bring out the flavor of the cheese.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When baking the macaroni and cheese, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will help ensure that the macaroni cooks evenly.
  • Top with breadcrumbs: Before baking, top the macaroni and cheese with breadcrumbs. This will give it a golden brown crust.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make the best macaroni and cheese that is sure to please everyone. Whether you like it gooey or crispy, mild or spicy, there is a macaroni and cheese recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give one of these macaroni and cheese recipes a try.

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