Mac and cheese sauce is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even as a snack. There are endless variations of mac and cheese sauce, but the basic ingredients always include cheese, milk, and butter. The type of cheese used can vary depending on personal preference, but cheddar is a popular choice. The milk can be whole, skim, or even almond milk, and the butter can be replaced with olive oil or margarine. Mac and cheese sauce is typically thickened with flour or cornstarch, but it can also be thickened with eggs or bread crumbs. Once the sauce is thickened, it is usually combined with cooked macaroni noodles and served immediately.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SAUCY MAC & CHEESE
I love the curly noodles in this creamy recipe. Cavatappi (aka cellentani pasta) has a corkscrew shape, but any type of spiral noodle will work. This dish is fun to make and looks so pretty topped with extra cheese and crunchy, golden panko. I like to add ground pepper to my serving. -Sara Martin, Brookfield, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown. Remove to a small bowl and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in Velveeta until melted. , Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture. Cook and stir until heated through, 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bread crumbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Fat 36g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 1267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
MAC AND CHEESE SAUCE
Take mac and cheese to the next level with this ultra-cheesy Mac and Cheese Sauce. Cheddar and Parmesan are the dynamic duo in this Mac and Cheese Sauce.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings, 1/4 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in medium saucepan on low heat. Add flour; whisk until blended. Cook 2 min. or until hot and bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk until blended.
- Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 to 5 min. or until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir 2 min. or until cheddar is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 0.7379 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 7 g
SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.
Provided by g0dluvsugly
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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 minutes. Drain.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE
This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.
Provided by Judy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
- Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 141.6 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 29.9 g, Sodium 879.3 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
HOMEMADE CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE
Don't care for Velveeta®? Try this recipe. It can be used in place of it. Five ingredients and in less than 10 minutes, you've got a delicious substitute for it.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and salt until a paste forms. Slowly add milk; cook and stir until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add cheese, stir to combine, and cook until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 119.4 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE
This is the ultimate creamy mac and cheese recipe. It's saucy, thick and very rich, with a wonderful cheddar flavor. Once you taste it, you'll be hooked. -Cindy Hartley, Chesapeake, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add 1-1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in sour cream, Velveeta, Parmesan cheese, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth and cheese is melted. Add additional milk to reach desired consistency. , Drain macaroni; toss with cheddar cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Stir in cream sauce. , Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 46g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 1141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
CHEESE SAUCE
This classic, storecupboard white sauce is loaded with strong cheddar cheese - our easy recipe is ready in 15 minutes. Use to make macaroni or cauliflower cheese
Provided by Miriam Nice
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Pour 500ml milk into a large saucepan and add 4 tbsp plain flour and 50g butter.
- Turn on the heat to medium and start to whisk the mixture. Keep whisking fast as the butter melts and the mixture comes to the boil - the flour will disappear and the sauce will begin to thicken.
- Whisk for another 2 mins while the sauce bubbles then stir in 100g grated strong cheddar cheese (or 50g grated cheddar, 50g crumbled blue cheese) until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.54 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses: Different cheeses offer different flavors. Use a combination of sharp and mild cheeses to create a rich and flavorful sauce.
- Cook the sauce over low heat: Cooking the sauce over low heat will prevent it from curdling or separating.
- Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that helps to thicken the sauce. A roux will also help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
- Add milk or cream slowly: When adding milk or cream to the sauce, be sure to do so slowly and gradually. This will help to prevent the sauce from curdling.
- Season the sauce to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add herbs or spices to create a unique flavor.
Conclusion:
Mac and cheese sauce is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It can be used as a topping for pasta, vegetables, or meat. It can also be used as a dip or spread. No matter how you choose to use it, mac and cheese sauce is sure to be a hit!
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