Best 10 Macaroni Cheese Deluxe Recipes

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Macaroni cheese deluxe is a dish that is sure to please the whole family. It is a rich and creamy macaroni and cheese dish that is baked with a crispy topping. The dish is made with macaroni, cheese, milk, butter, salt and pepper. Some recipes also include additional ingredients such as bread crumbs, bacon, or vegetables. Macaroni cheese deluxe is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DELUXE MACARONI 'N' CHEESE



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Our six grandchildren, who don't think a meal is complete without macaroni and cheese, love this creamy version featuring cheddar and cottage cheese.-Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups 4% cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
Garlic salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
Paprika, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, garlic salt and pepper. Add cheddar cheese; mix well. Add macaroni and stir until coated. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

DELUXE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I've been cooking and baking for many years, but I've only recently begun creating my own recipes. By adding diced ham, tomatoes, several cheeses and a hint of Dijon mustard, I turned this super creamy mac and cheese into the ultimate comfort food. -Kathy Yarosh, Apopka, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 package (8 ounces) process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2/3 cup whipped cream cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. In a Dutch oven, whisk flour, milk and cream until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in cheeses until melted. Add tomatoes, ham, sour cream and mustard. Drain macaroni; add to cheese mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 734mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SUPER DELUXE OLD FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups milk
8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and cayenne pepper
1/4 cup slivered reconstitituted sundried tomatoes
3/4 pound penne, cook to the al dente stage, drained and cooled
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a non-reactive saucepan. When bubbly whisk in flour and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring every now and then. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking on occasion for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat and whisk in grated cheese. Stir vigorously just until cheese has melted. Then whisk in heavy cream to adjust the texture and season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper. In a mixing bowl combine sauce with sun dried tomatoes and drained macaroni and adjust seasoning. Transfer mixture to a 13 x 9-inch baking pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and dot with remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

DELUXE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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

Provided by Linda Sorichetti

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups small curd cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
garlic, salt and pepper --
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
to taste paprika (optional)
to taste buttered bread crumb

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, garlic salt and pepper.
  • Add cheddar cheese; mix well.
  • Add macaroni and stir until coated.
  • Transfer to a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

MACARONI AND CHEESE DELUXE



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Here it is, from the pages of the Company's Coming Pasta cookbook..... A MAC'N'CHEESE DISH FOR GROWN-UPS!! YAY!!!! Lots of colour and flavour.

Provided by Swan Valley Tammi

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 1/2 quarts boiling water
1 tablespoon cooking oil (optional)
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
10 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup
10 ounces sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup salad dressing (like mayo or Miracle Whip)
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper (or pimiento)

Steps:

  • In large uncovered saucepan, cook macaroni in boiling water, oil, and salt until tender but firm, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and return macaroni to pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Mix and pour into a greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 350F for 30-40 minutes.
  • Note: top with more grated cheddar if you wish, or melted butter mixed with dry bread crumbs.

MACARONI WITH HAM AND CHEESE DELUXE



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Not your typical macaroni and cheese meal. Comfort food! A great dish to make using the leftover ham from a previous meal. Nice creamy texture with a tasty combination of onion, green pepper, and tomatoes. My family just loves it!

Provided by Kathy L

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

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cups cubed, fully cooked ham
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 ounces shredded hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese
2 ounces shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese
¾ cup milk, or more as needed
4 Italian plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
6 ounces shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 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 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and green bell pepper in melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir cooked macaroni, ham, Monterey Jack cheese, hot pepper Jack cheese, and 2 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese into onion mixture until well blended.
  • Gently stir milk into mixture until casserole is creamy, adding additional milk if needed.
  • Stir tomato wedges into casserole. Top with 6 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake casserole in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and browned on top, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 841.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE DELUXE



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This recipe is hearty, flavorful and simple to prepare. My husband loves it and has even made it himself several times. It appeals to the kid in all of us.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (7-1/2 ounces) macaroni and cheese
1 pound diced fully cooked ham
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Prepared macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Stir in ham, broccoli and soup; pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-45 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

DELUXE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I like this for a quick way to go on Mac & Cheese , using it for a side dish for a family dinner or to take as a covered dish . It reminds me of a Macaroni Salad , But Hot and Cheesey . Recipe from Nestles Family Recipes

Provided by Shelia Tucker

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg ( 40 oz. ) frozen stouffers macaroni & cheese ( defrosted according to pkg. directions
1 medium tomatoe, chopped
3 green onions ( chopped )
1 c fresh bread crumbs
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp butter or maragarine ( melted )
2 qt baking dish , lightly greased with buter

Steps:

  • 1. Pre- Heat Oven to 375 - Combine the defrosted Mac & Cheese,Tomatoe, and green onions in Baking Dish - In a Bowl Combine the breadcrumbs, Cheese and Butter, Sprinkle over the top of the Mac & Cheese .
  • 2. Bake 20 to 25 Minutes untill topping is Lightly Browned and Cheese is Melted and bubbly.

MACARONI AND CHEESE DELUXE "HOUSE" RECIPE RECIPE



Macaroni and Cheese Deluxe

Provided by mm_food4me

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked
2 cups cream-style cottage cheese
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt
Paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole, or baking dish. Cook macaroni following package directions. Drain. Combine cottage cheese, cheese, sour cream, egg and salt. Fold in macaroni. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.

MACARONI & CHEESE DELUXE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c. cream-style cottage cheese
1 c. sour cream
1 egg, beaten
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1/2 t. garlic powder
8-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
1-1/2 c. elbow macaroni, cooked
Optional: paprika to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, sour cream, egg and seasonings. Add Cheddar cheese and mix well; add macaroni and stir until coated. Transfer to a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Tips:

  • To ensure a smooth and creamy sauce, use high-quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of different cheeses.
  • Add some cooked vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or peas, to the macaroni and cheese for an additional boost of nutrition and flavor.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers before baking it in the oven to create a crispy crust.
  • Experiment with different seasonings and spices to create your own unique flavor profile.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich, creamy sauce and flavorful cheese, it's no wonder that this dish is a favorite among many. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a party, macaroni and cheese is always a great choice. So get creative and experiment with different recipes to find the perfect macaroni and cheese that suits your taste buds.

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