Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we present a collection of delectable mac and cheese recipes that redefine the classic comfort food. Say goodbye to your mom's traditional mac and cheese and embrace a world of bold flavors, innovative ingredients, and creative techniques. Whether you prefer a creamy, cheesy casserole, a baked masterpiece with a golden-brown crust, or a gourmet dish infused with unique herbs and spices, this article will guide you through a symphony of taste sensations. So, get ready to indulge in a mac and cheese experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
NOT YO' MAMA'S MAC 'N' CHEESE
This stuff is rich! Uses three kinds of cheese: sharp white Cheddar, smoked Gouda, and Parmesan. This is a specialty of John's City Diner in Birmingham, Alabama.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Penne
Time 45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Bake breadcrumbs in a single layer on a baking sheet 5 to 7 minutes or until golden, stirring once after 2 1/2 minutes.
- Cook prosciutto, in batches, in a lightly greased large skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until crisp. Drain on paper towels; crumble.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add shallot, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of Dutch oven, and cook 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in flour until smooth; cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and next 4 ingredients; cook, whisking constantly, 12 to 14 minutes or until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Remove and discard bay leaf.
- Place 4 cups (16 oz.) Cheddar cheese in a large heatproof bowl. Reserve remaining Cheddar cheese for another use. Add Gouda and Parmesan cheeses to bowl.
- Gradually pour white sauce over cheeses, whisking until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth.
- Stir in pasta and prosciutto until blended. Pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until bubbly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 991.8, Fat 67.1, SaturatedFat 41.4, Cholesterol 217.4, Sodium 1045.5, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 7, Sugar 1.7, Protein 33.8
MAMMA'S MAC AND CHEESE
Provided by Tyler Florence
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the macaroni in boiling water for about 10 minutes until tender but still firm. Drain well and set aside.
- In a deep skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour to make a roux and cook, stirring, to remove any lumps. Pour in the milk and cook until the mixture is thick and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 cups Cheddar and continue to cook until melted. Add the cooked macaroni and stir. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for 20 minutes. Remove the casserole from oven, top with remaining 1/2-cup cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes until hot and bubbly.
MARK'S MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and then stir in flour; cook for 1 minute or until lightly golden. Slowly add the milk to the flour mixture, stirring until thickened, and then stir in the 3 cheeses until fully melted. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add cooked macaroni and stir to coat evenly. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. Bake for about 45 minutes, until brown and crisp on top.
- Remove from oven and preheat the broiler. Sprinkle Parmesan and bread crumbs over top. Return to the oven and broil until cheese is bubbly.
MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE
Tender pasta is smothered in a creamy, cheesy sauce for a down-home casserole that always satisfies.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package using minimum cook time.
- Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion, salt and pepper in butter, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender.
- In small bowl, mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into onion mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Stir in macaroni. Into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, spoon macaroni mixture.
- Bake about 30 minutes or until bubbly and light brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
PIONEER WOMAN'S NOT YOUR GRANNY'S MAC & CHEESE
From Pioneer Woman's blog. I haven't made this yet but it looks positively scrumptious! Please visit her blog for some mouth-watering pictures and recipes.
Provided by GoodnPlentiful
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil pasta until al dente.
- In a large skillet, add olive oil and saute garlic and vegetables over medium heat for a couple of minutes.
- Add in canned chilies and stir around, then turn off heat.
- Drain pasta and add it to skillet.
- Pour on cream, add cheese, then add salt and pepper to taste and stir gently.
- At the end, add 2 tablespoons butter and stir again. Check seasonings and serve.
- Serve with juicy steak, with grilled shrimp, chicken, or on its own. It'll change your life for the better.
NOT YOUR MOM'S MAC AND CHEESE
Four cheeses make up this delicious macaroni and cheese that will not easily be forgotten. I use high quality cheese and I think it makes all the difference.
Provided by Michele
Categories Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 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 gemelli, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Add olive oil, and toss pasta until coated; set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Set aside.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat 3 tablespoons butter and the flour in a large skillet over low heat. Cook and stir until the butter is melted and the flour is incorporated, then slowly whisk in the milk. Stir in the fontina cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, white Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; cook, whisking constantly, until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika, nutmeg, garlic powder, cinnamon, and chili powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in the pasta and beef, and transfer mixture to a large baking dish.
- Combine 2 tablespoons butter, bread crumbs, and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle mixture over the pasta in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 12 minutes, then set the oven on broil. Broil until lightly browned, about 3 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 114.6 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 600.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
MY MOTHER'S MAC AND CHEESE
I remember my mother sending me to the store for 15 cents worth of cheese. The butcher would cut off a slice from a gigantic wheel covered with a wax-coated cloth. Mother would then blend that cheese into this tasty dish. Today, the memory of her cooking is like food for my soul. -Phyllis Burkland, Portland, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine macaroni, tomatoes, onion salt, pepper and 1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 22g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 759mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE
The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy Velveeta mac and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni., Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 20g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
NOT YOUR MOM'S MAC AND CHEESE
Four cheeses make up this delicious macaroni and cheese that will not easily be forgotten. I use high quality cheese and I think it makes all the difference.
Provided by Michele
Categories Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 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 gemelli, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Add olive oil, and toss pasta until coated; set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Set aside.
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat 3 tablespoons butter and the flour in a large skillet over low heat. Cook and stir until the butter is melted and the flour is incorporated, then slowly whisk in the milk. Stir in the fontina cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, white Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; cook, whisking constantly, until cheese is melted and sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with paprika, nutmeg, garlic powder, cinnamon, and chili powder. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Stir in the pasta and beef, and transfer mixture to a large baking dish.
- Combine 2 tablespoons butter, bread crumbs, and the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle mixture over the pasta in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 12 minutes, then set the oven on broil. Broil until lightly browned, about 3 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 114.6 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 600.5 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
Tips:
- Use a flavorful cheese blend: A combination of sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan cheeses provides a rich and complex flavor.
- Cook the macaroni al dente: This will prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that helps to thicken the cheese sauce.
- Use milk or cream: Milk or cream adds creaminess and richness to the sauce.
- Add seasonings: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all classic seasonings that can be added to mac and cheese.
- Add mix-ins: Cooked bacon, diced ham, or sautéed vegetables can all be added to mac and cheese for extra flavor and texture.
- Top with breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan cheese: This adds a golden brown and crispy topping to the mac and cheese.
Conclusion:
This Not-Your-Mom's Mac and Cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that can be customized to your liking. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender macaroni, and flavorful mix-ins, this mac and cheese is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!
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