Best 8 Mac And Cheese Casserole Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and comforting dish to feed your family or friends, "mac and cheese casserole" is a perfect choice. This classic dish is made with macaroni pasta, cheese sauce, and often other ingredients such as breadcrumbs, vegetables, or meat. Recipes for "mac and cheese casserole" vary widely, so you can find one that suits your taste and dietary needs. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to make the perfect "mac and cheese casserole".

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CAULIFLOWER "MAC" AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



Cauliflower

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt, as needed, plus 1/2 teaspoon
1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets
Vegetable oil spray
1 cup heavy cream
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar, plus 1/2 cup for topping the casserole
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.
  • Spray the baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
  • Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels to dry. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.
  • Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes. Serve.

MAC AND CHEESE DOG CASSEROLE



Mac and Cheese Dog Casserole image

You won't get this at any ballpark!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings (4 huge, 6 normal)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound elbow macaroni
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 package beef or pork hot dogs, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all- purpose flour
1/2 cup beer, 1/3 of a bottle - whatever you have on hand, chicken broth can be substituted
2 cups milk
Pepper
1 rounded tablespoon spicy mustard
2 rounded tablespoons ketchup
3 cups yellow sharp Cheddar, shredded, divided (Buy preshredded cheese. You will need 1 1/2 sacks of 10-ounce packages.)

Steps:

  • Boil a large pot of water for macaroni. Salt water and under cook macaroni, cook about 7 minutes until just under al dente in doneness.
  • Preheat broiler and set rack 12 inches from heat.
  • While pasta works, heat a large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, then add hot dogs and brown on both sides, 4 minutes total. Remove the dogs with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and the butter. When butter melts, cook onions 4 to 5 minutes, then add flour and cook another minute. Add beer and cook off completely, 1 minute. Whisk in milk and bring to a bubble, then season the sauce with salt and pepper and stir in the mustard and ketchup. Lower heat and add 2 cups of the cheese. Stir to melt, 1 minute. Adjust mustard, ketchup, and salt and pepper, to your taste.
  • Drain pasta well. Combine pasta and hot dogs with sauce and coat evenly then pour into large casserole and top with remaining cheese. Melt and brown cheese under broiler, 2 minutes. Serve.

MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE WITH IMITATION CRAB



Mac and Cheese Casserole with Imitation Crab image

I made this recipe at home and have loved it ever since.

Provided by ian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup rotini pasta
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup imitation crabmeat, diced
½ cup milk
¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
⅛ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add condensed soup, Cheddar cheese, imitation crab, milk, seafood seasoning, Cajun seasoning, and pepper to rotini; mix ingredients together. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Mix bread crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl until crumbs are moist; spread evenly over the casserole mixture.
  • Cook in the preheated oven until bubbly and topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1023.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

EASY MAC AND CHEESE VEGGIE CHICKEN CASSEROLE FROM COUNTRY CROCK®



Easy Mac and Cheese Veggie Chicken Casserole from Country Crock® image

Cooked pasta is combined with cheese, diced cooked chicken, and veggies then popped in the oven for a quick, family-pleasing, one-dish dinner.

Provided by Country Crock®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Country Crock®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, melted, divided
1 cup 2% milk
8 ounces dry rotini pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups diced cooked chicken
4 cups assorted frozen vegetables, thawed
2 ¼ cups finely shredded low-fat Cheddar cheese
¼ cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine 3 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread, milk, rotini, chicken, vegetables and cheddar cheese in 8-inch baking dish.
  • Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and remaining Spread in small bowl; sprinkle over top of casserole.
  • Bake until heated through and crumbs are toasted, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.7 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 466.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

LOW CARB MAC AND CHEESE DOG CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Low Carb Mac and Cheese Dog Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb low-carb elbow macaroni (recommend Dreamfields Pasta)
salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 (12 ounce) package beef hot dogs (Can use TOFU PUPS to make this Vegetarian) or 1 (12 ounce) package pork hot dogs, chopped into 1-inch pieces (Can use TOFU PUPS to make this Vegetarian)
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup low carb beer, 1/3 of a bottle whatever you have on hand
2 cups milk
pepper
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
2 tablespoons ketchup
3 cups yellow sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided (Buy preshredded cheese. You will need 1 1/2 sacks of 10-ounce packages.)

Steps:

  • Boil a large pot of water for macaroni. Salt water and under cook macaroni, cook about 7 minutes until just under al dente in doneness.
  • Preheat broiler and set rack 12 inches from heat.
  • While pasta works, heat a large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, then add hot dogs and brown on both sides, 4 minutes total. Remove the dogs with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate. Add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan, and the butter. When butter melts, cook onions 4 to 5 minutes, then add flour and cook another minute. Add beer and cook off completely, 1 minute. Whisk in milk and bring to a bubble, then season the sauce with salt and pepper and stir in the mustard and ketchup. Lower heat and add 2 cups of the cheese. Stir to melt, 1 minute. Adjust mustard, ketchup, and salt and pepper, to your taste.
  • Drain pasta well. Combine pasta and hot dogs with sauce and coat evenly then pour into large casserole and top with remaining cheese. Melt and brown cheese under broiler, 2 minutes. Serve.

LOW CARB HAM MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Low Carb Ham Mac and Cheese Casserole Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by aerin8

Number Of Ingredients 13

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
Cooking oil spray
Kosher salt for water
1 large head cauliflower, cut into small florets and pieces
3 ⁄4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces
1 1⁄2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 ⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1⁄2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus 1⁄2 cup more for topping the casserole
6 ounces baked ham, cubed
8 x 8 inch oven-proof casserole dish

Steps:

  • Place the rack in the center position and preheat the oven to 375°F Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Spray the casserole dish with cooking oil. Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water for about 5 minutes until crisp yet tender. Drain well, pat between layers of paper towels to dry and transfer to the baking dish. Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan and whisk in the cream cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and garlic until smooth. Stir in 1 1⁄2 cups of the cheese and whisk for just a minute until the cheese melts. Remove from the heat and pour into the casserole dish, covering the cauliflower. Sprinkle the cubed ham over all, top with the remaining 1⁄2 cup cheese and bake for about 15 minutes until browned and bubbly hot. Let cool for about 5 minutes and serve. George's Tips: Although I suggest using the leftovers from a ham dinner to make this casserole, packages of fully cooked, cubed ham are available in the meat department of grocery stores sold above the baked hams. Calories 210 /Fat 16g /Protein 6g / Fiber 3g /Net Carbs 4

MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



Mac and Cheese Casserole image

I found this years ago on a box, and my kids loved it. It's still my grown son's favorite meal! It's quick, easy and inexpensive. And it tastes great! If you prefer not to use a microwave, you can skip the that step and just add the soup/hot dogs to the mac and cheese in the pan and heat them, but you have to be careful not...

Provided by Nancy Eddy

Categories     Casseroles

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 box kraft mac and cheese
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 pkg hot dogs (cut up)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the macaroni as directed.
  • 2. Cut the hot dogs into bite sized pieces
  • 3. Put the soup into a large bowl, along with the cut up hot dogs 1/2 cup milk, and the cheese sauce from the box. Stir, cover, and place in microwave (or into pain on the stove) and heat until the hot dogs are hot. (around 3 minutes)
  • 4. Once the macaroni is ready, put the recommended amount of butter in it, let it melt, and add it to the bowl with the soup and hot dogs. Stir, cover and place in microwave again for another 2 minutes. Let sit for a minute, then stir and serve!

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



Homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole image

Whole wheat pasta and lots of fresh broccoli add a little wholesomeness to this classically indulgent comfort food.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper
8 ounces whole wheat rotini pasta
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups milk
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
½ cup fine dry Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 2-quart casserole dish with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper, parchment side up. No need to grease dish.
  • Cook the pasta in a large saucepan according to the package directions, adding the broccoli for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain. Return to the saucepan and set aside.
  • Cook the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons hot butter in a large skillet 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper. Add the milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add cheddar cheese and cream cheese, stirring until melted. Pour cheese sauce over the pasta and broccoli and stir until well combined.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mix with the bread crumbs in a small bowl. Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Top with the buttery bread crumbs.
  • Bake, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until bubbly and internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 59.1 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 483.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of your macaroni and cheese casserole. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. You don't want the macaroni to be too soft or mushy. Cook it according to the package directions, but keep an eye on it and remove it from the heat as soon as it's tender.
  • Make a creamy sauce. The sauce is what brings the macaroni and cheese casserole together. Use a combination of milk, butter, and flour to make a smooth and creamy sauce.
  • Add some extra flavor. You can add all sorts of things to your macaroni and cheese casserole to give it extra flavor. Some popular additions include bacon, ham, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Bake it until golden brown. The macaroni and cheese casserole should be baked until it's golden brown on top. This will give it a nice crust and help to keep it from drying out.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect macaroni and cheese casserole that everyone will love.

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