Best 6 Extreme Mac And Cheese Recipes

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Do you crave a mac and cheese that's bursting with flavor, texture, and ooey-gooey goodness? Look no further! This article will guide you through the remarkable world of "extreme mac and cheese" recipes, where cheese is king and bold flavors reign supreme. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with innovative combinations, gourmet ingredients, and techniques that elevate this classic dish to new heights. From crispy, golden-brown crusts to creamy, decadent sauces, you'll find a recipe here that suits your personal preferences and cravings. So, grab your apron, gather your finest ingredients, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your perception of mac and cheese forever.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EXTRA CHEESY MACARONI & CHEESE



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This is the ultimate mac & cheese recipe, so cheesy and creamy, the extra big elbows hold all the cheese sauce. A definite comfort dinner. Kids love it

Provided by Pumpkie

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) box of prince casserole elbow macaroni (they work the best they are extra big and hold the sauce the best)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 pint heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 lb land o lakes white American cheese
4 -5 slices Velveeta cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook box of macaroni according to directions while cooking, make sauce.
  • melt over medium heat 2 tablespoons butter and then blend in 2 tablespoons of flour with whisk remove from heat.
  • blend in SLOWLY one pint of whipping cream (done a little at a time to prevent lumps). If you cannot get whipping cream you can substitue heavy cream.
  • put back on medium heat stir constantly once hot to touch but not boiling add milk, once this is hot to touch again, add white cheese one slice at a time so it melts break cheese up into pieces, and then add in velveeta also broken up, one slice at a time.
  • Stir constantly so it will not stick or burn.
  • drain macaroni and pour into large pan (deep lasagna size pan 11 x 13) pour melted cheese sauce over it and mix.
  • Cover with tin foil and bake in 375 oven for 30 minutes.

ULTIMATE MAC 'N' CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



Ultimate Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, fresh chives, fresh parsley, butter, flour, evaporated milk, salt, pepper, dry mustard powder, cayenne pepper, macaroni, cheddar cheese, gruyère cheese, colby jack cheese, smoked gouda cheese, provolone cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

½ lb bacon, sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
½ cup fresh chives, chopped
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
¼ cup flour
3 cups evaporated milk
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lb macaroni, cooked
½ cup cheddar cheese, cubed
½ cup gruyère cheese, shredded
½ cup colby jack cheese, cubed
½ cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
½ cup provolone cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon crispy and the fat has rendered.
  • Add the garlic, bread crumbs, chives, and parsley. Stir and cook until the bread crumbs are toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot.
  • In the same pot on medium heat, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until combined.
  • Add the evaporated milk and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, mustard powder, and cayenne. Whisk to incorporate and smooth any lumps. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of the spoon.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Add the cheddar, Gruyère, Colby Jack, Gouda, and provolone cheese, then fold the cheeses into the pasta. If it seems too dry, add more milk to your liking.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the shredded mozzarella and cheddar.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, or until the mac 'n' cheese is bubbly, melted, and golden brown on top.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of the bread crumb mixture for added flavor!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, Sugar 11 grams

3-INGREDIENT MAC & CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



3-ingredient Mac & Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Nothing says comforting and classic like mac and cheese. Remember when you were a little kid and you sat down at the dinner table? There it was: a glorious pot of mac and cheese. Ooey, gooey, and oh-so-delightful. Well, we're taking you back there with our 3-ingredient mac-hack. That's right: only three ingredients to bliss. It's so good, you'll never go back to the boxed stuff!

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Sides

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

5 cups milk
1 lb elbow macaroni, dry
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot, bring the milk to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and stir constantly until the pasta is cooked, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, then add the cheddar. Stir until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 803 calories, Carbohydrate 100 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 18 grams

EXTREME MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a great recipe that has been passed down from my Grandmother, to my Mom, and to Me. You'll never go back to Mac and Cheese in a box!

Provided by ElvisPresley99

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 50m

Yield 1 Casserole, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb medium pasta shell
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 lb colby cheese (cubed) or 1 lb cheddar cheese (cubed)
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's cheddar cheese soup
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare Pasta shells according to package directions and cook to al dente.
  • While Pasta is cooking, combine other ingredients in a large bowl, and stir well enough to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Drain Cooked Pasta, and add to cheese mixture and thoroughly combine.
  • Transfer to a large casserole dish, and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and hot and bubbly.
  • Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.4, Fat 26, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 72.2, Sodium 453.9, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 22.1

MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ounces butter
1/4 cup flour
2 3/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
10 ounces extra-sharp raw goat-milk cheddar, grated
4 ounces fontina, grated
4 ounces Gruyere, grated
1/2 pound pasta shells
1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs or panko (Japanese brand of coarse dry bread crumbs)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan. When it starts to bubble, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute. In a separate pot, heat the milk to just below boiling. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture whisking constantly. Cook until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick. Remove the pot from the heat and add the spices, cheddar, fontina, and Gruyere.
  • Cook the pasta for 2 to 3 minutes less than al dente in boiling, salted water (the outside of the shell should be cooked but the inside is not).
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Stir the pasta into the cheese sauce and portion evenly among 6 ramekins. Divide bread crumbs evenly among the ramekins and sprinkle on top. Brown the ramekins in the broiler or oven until golden brown and the sauce is bubbly, about 4 minutes.

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. The more types of cheese you use, the more complex and flavorful your mac and cheese will be. Cheddar, Gruyère, Parmesan, and Fontina are all great choices.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. Add-ins like bacon, broccoli, mushrooms, and chili powder can all take your mac and cheese to the next level.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when you bake it.
  • Make sure the cheese sauce is thick and creamy. You should be able to coat the back of a spoon with it.
  • Bake the mac and cheese until it's golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that it's cooked all the way through.

Conclusion:

No matter what your taste, there's an extreme mac and cheese recipe out there for you. So get creative and have fun! With a little experimentation, you're sure to find the perfect mac and cheese recipe that will satisfy your cravings.

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