Best 3 Got Some Crust Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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"Got some crust" macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be found in many homes. This dish is made with macaroni noodles, a creamy cheese sauce, and a crispy, golden brown crust. The combination of textures and flavors makes this a dish that is both satisfying and delicious. If you are looking for a way to make this classic dish even better, there are many variations that you can try. From adding different types of cheese to incorporating different flavorings, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a "got some crust" macaroni and cheese that is perfect for your taste.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

'GOT SOME CRUST' MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Delicious macaroni casserole, topped with crispy and cheesy crust.

Provided by Chris T

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and mix with half of the butter.
  • While the macaroni is boiling, melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until the onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour, and cook 5 minutes longer. Add the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook and stir until the milk has thickened, about 10 minutes. Once thick and smooth, stir in the salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, mustard, 2 cups of Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheeses have melted, then stir in the macaroni until evenly coated. Scrape into the prepared baking dish, and smooth the top. Toss the remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese with the dry bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the macaroni.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the macaroni is hot and the crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 45.2 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 532.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CRUSTY MACARONI AND CHEESE



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

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
12 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
12 ounces American cheese or 12 ounces cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1 lb elbow macaroni, boiled in salted water until just tender, drained, and rinsed under cold water
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
salt
2/3 cup whole milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use one tablespoon butter to thickly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Combine grated cheeses and set aside two heaping cups for topping.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, cheeses, cayenne (if using) and salt to taste. Place mixture in prepared pan and evenly pour milk over surface.
  • Sprinkle reserved cheese on top; dot with remaining butter.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
  • Raise heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake 15 to 20 minutes more, until crusty on top and bottom.

'GOT SOME CRUST' MACARONI AND CHEESE



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A delicious mac and cheese casserole, topped with a crispy, crunchy, cheesy crust.

Provided by Chris T

Categories     Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once water is boiling, stir in macaroni and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and mix with 1/2 of the butter.
  • While macaroni is boiling, melt remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook 5 minutes longer. Add milk and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Cook and stir until milk has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Once thick and smooth, stir in salt, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, mustard, 2 cups Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheeses have melted, then stir in macaroni until evenly coated. Scrape into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Toss remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese with bread crumbs in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until macaroni is hot and crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 45.2 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 532.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère will give you a macaroni and cheese that is both flavorful and creamy.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that helps to thicken the sauce. It will also add a nutty flavor to your macaroni and cheese.
  • Use milk or cream. Milk will give you a lighter sauce, while cream will give you a richer sauce.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings until the sauce is flavorful.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with a crispy crust. You can use panko breadcrumbs, crushed crackers, or grated Parmesan cheese to create a crispy crust that will add flavor and texture to your dish.
  • Bake the macaroni and cheese until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will take about 25 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a macaroni and cheese that you'll love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give macaroni and cheese a try. You might just be surprised at how delicious it is!

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