In the realm of comfort food, few dishes can rival the irresistible charm of home-style baked macaroni and cheese. This timeless classic, often associated with family gatherings and cozy evenings, has captured hearts and taste buds for generations. With its golden-brown crust, creamy interior, and symphony of flavors, baked macaroni and cheese embodies the essence of culinary comfort. Whether you prefer a classic recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with inventive ingredients, the pursuit of the perfect baked macaroni and cheese is a culinary adventure worth embarking on.
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BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
A friend of mine sent this recipe to me when I got my first apartment, because she knows how much I hate cooking! It's really easy -- even I can make it -- and tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe, but it included the note 'Good source of protein, vitamin A, B group vitamins, calcium.'
Provided by Meredith
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.
- Whisk the egg and milk together in a large cup. Add butter and cheese to the egg and milk. Stir well.
- Place the lightly cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese liquid over the macaroni, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir well. Press the mixture evenly around the baking dish.
- Bake uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 968.1 calories, Carbohydrate 92.6 g, Cholesterol 194.2 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
BAKED MAC AND CHEESE
Even people who have had their own homemade baked macaroni and cheese recipe for years ask for mine when they taste this crumb-topped version. For the best baked mac and cheese, use extra-sharp white cheddar cheese for more flavor. -Shelby Thompson of Dover, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions for al dente; drain., In a Dutch oven, heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat; saute onion until tender. Stir in flour and seasonings until blended; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., In a microwave, melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 689 calories, Fat 37g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
HOME-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
A Cheddar and cream cheese sauce with a touch of Dijon is mixed with macaroni pasta, topped with bread crumbs, and baked.
Provided by Janet
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter and cook until smooth and bubbling, about 1 minute. Mix milk, cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt into flour-butter mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Mix macaroni and Cheddar cheese into sauce; pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Mix bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons butter, and parsley together in a bowl; spread over macaroni and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 634.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 117.6 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 24.8 g, Sodium 719.4 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the macaroni: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the salt and macaroni. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the macaroni until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
- For the cheese sauce: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan. Using a wire whisk, stir in the flour and salt, stirring and cooking over medium heat until the roux bubbles and the flour turns pale brown, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the milk and then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Add the cheese and stir until it melts. Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
- For the topping: In a small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs with the butter until the crumbs are moistened.
- Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the prepared baking dish and top with the buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until the dish bubbles around the edges, about 15 minutes.
BAKED HOMEMADE MACARONI AND CHEESE
This recipe was given to me by my friend Katie. It's a longtime favorite in her family.
Provided by Jody
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the macaroni, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat and stir in Cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted. Add the macaroni and stir to coat. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix the 1/4 remaining cup melted butter and crushed crackers together in a bowl; scatter the cracker mixture evenly over the macaroni mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on top, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 49.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 28.9 g, Sodium 1011.5 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
CRUNCHY WHITE BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE
This creamy, bubbly, indulgent classic is down-home comfort food at its finest. The topping is made with panko bread crumbs for an extra bit of crunch. -Nicole Duffy, New Haven, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. , In same saucepan, combine the evaporated milk, whole milk, deli cheese and cheddar cheese. Cook and stir until cheeses are melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in macaroni; heat through. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and parsley flakes; sprinkle over macaroni mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 1091mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
HOME STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Cheesy Cheddar and cream cheese sauce with a touch of Dijon over Macaroni pasta and topped with bread crumbs.
Provided by VPATTISON
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for about 1 minute, until smooth and bubbly; stirring occasionally. Mix in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened. Add cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese.
- Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. In small bowl mix together bread crumbs, butter and parsley; spread over macaroni and cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 117.6 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 24.8 g, Sodium 828.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
BAKED MACARONI 'N' CHEESE
Everyone loves the golden color and cheesy goodness so much that I'm asked to bring this dish to all our get-togethers.-Karen Ochs, Erie, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 18 (3/4-cup) servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; add the cheese, green pepper, onion and pimientos. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt and pepper; pour over macaroni mixture and mix well. , Pour into two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
HOME-STYLE MAC 'N' CHEESE
We took advantage of the leftover Cheddar Cheese Sauce to prepare this comforting casserole from reader Phyllis Schmalz. The Kansas City, Kansas cook coats macaroni, ham and chopped onion with the creamy mixture before popping the much-loved combination into the oven to bake.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the macaroni, ham, cheese sauce, salt and pepper. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey mac-and-cheese classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give it just the right spice. -James Backman, Centralia, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni in boiling water until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and pepper sauce until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in the macaroni, milk and 4 cups cheese. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
HOMESTYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
It's not a lowfat casserole, but it's so delicious you won't care. Add leftover ham for an even heartier meal.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook macaroni (1/2 pound= 2 cups dry) until just al dente.
- You can use elbows for a traditional look, but try scoobi-doo-- it works well in this recipe.
- Drain pasta well.
- While the mac is boiling, melt the 1/4-cup butter in a large pot.
- Whisk in the flour.
- Over med heat, whisk until smooth and bubbly (only about a minute).
- Stir in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper& mustard.
- Keep cooking and stirring until sauce is thickened-- about three or four minutes.
- Cut the block of cheddar into half-inch cubes.
- Add drained macaroni and cubed cheddar& combine well.
- Pour into a casserole sprayed with Pam.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and sprinkle over top.
- Dust with paprika if desired.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until top is golden brown and casserole is heated through.
HOME-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
I have tried every baked macaroni and cheese recipe out there and they all turn out too dry. This is the cheesiest,creamiest, recipe I've ever made. Delicious!! I used three cheese Alfredo style pasta sauce, but you can use whatever you like.
Provided by torigirl9101
Categories Cheese
Time 37m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Lightly mist an 11x7 inch(2 quart) glass or ceramic baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.Add salt,if using,and stir in the macaroni.Reduce heat to medium-high and cook uncovered about 8 minutes.Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water,then drain the macaroni well in a colander.
- Transfer the macaroni to the prepared baking dish.Add the pasta sauce,2 cups of the cheese,and the reserved pasta cooking water,and stir until ingredients are well combined.Scatter the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top.
- In a small bowl,toss the olive oil with the bread crumbs, and then scatter on top of the cheese.
- Bake until the macaroni and cheese is bubbly and the crumbs are lightly brown,25 to 30 minutes.
HOME-BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE
Before Mac & Cheese came in a cardboard box, it was made from scratch. My Mom made the best I ever tasted, but I don't have her recipe - so I made this one up. I take it to all the family potluck dinners, and get rave reviews! This recipe fills a very large (bigger than 9x12) casserole dish.
Provided by RJ Hallstrom
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 1h15m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare macaroni per package instructions.
- Drain macaroni well, return to pot while still warm.
- Add Velveeta, cream cheese, salt & pepper.
- Stir until cheeses are melted, then add cream and stir until a creamy sauce has formed.
- Pour 1/2 the macaroni into a non-stick or greased casserole dish.
- Sprinkle 8 oz of the shredded cheese on top.
- Add the rest of the macaroni and sprinkle another 4 oz of the cheese on top.
- Cover casserole (with foil or lid).
- Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Remove cover, sprinkle remainder of shredded cheese on top and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and just beginning to brown around the edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.5, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 68.2, Sodium 1251.4, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 24.4
BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: Murray's® Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Murray's® Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, large eggs, evaporated milk, kosher salt, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, dried elbow macaroni, unsalted butter, Murray's® Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Provided by Kroger
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cut the Murray's® Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese and Sharp White Cheddar Cheese into ½" cubes.
- Add the eggs, evaporated milk, salt, sugar, and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook for 5-8 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the macaroni sit in the hot water for 3 minutes, until tender. Drain the macaroni and return to the pot.
- Turn the heat to low and add the butter and Murray's® Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Stir until the butter and cheese are completely melted.
- Pour the macaroni into a 9"x13" baking dish greased with butter and spread evenly. Add the egg and milk mixture and the cubed cheese, and carefully fold into the macaroni until well combined.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the top of the macaroni is golden brown.
- Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Freshly grated cheese, creamy milk, and flavorful pasta will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will make the macaroni and cheese mushy.
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the sauce. It will help to create a creamy and smooth macaroni and cheese.
- Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of cheeses will give the macaroni and cheese a more complex flavor. Try using a sharp cheddar, a mild cheddar, and a Parmesan cheese.
- Add other ingredients to your liking. Diced ham, crumbled bacon, chopped vegetables, or even a dollop of sour cream can all be added to macaroni and cheese to create a unique and flavorful dish.
- Bake the macaroni and cheese until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will ensure that it is cooked through and has a crispy top.
- Let the macaroni and cheese cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it to set and make it easier to serve.
Conclusion:
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, making it a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a holiday gathering, macaroni and cheese is sure to please.
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