Old fashioned macaroni, also known as "stovetop macaroni", is a classic dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations. It is a simple yet hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or casual weekend lunches. This dish is made with just a few basic ingredients, such as elbow macaroni, butter, milk, cheese, and seasonings. The key to making the best old fashioned macaroni is to use high-quality ingredients and to cook the macaroni perfectly. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and unappetizing, while undercooked macaroni will be crunchy and difficult to chew.
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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 :
OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD
"My sister gave me the recipe for this creamy pasta salad about 25 years ago," Nola Erbe jots from Lodi, Wisconsin. "It's great to make for watching football games on TV. I serve it with potato chips, celery and pickles.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Cook corn according to package directions; drain and cool. , In a serving bowl, combine the macaroni, corn, chicken, celery, egg, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 882mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
OLD FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE
This has been one of my favorite side dishes. Make it a meal by adding leftover ham or some smoked sausage.
Provided by Douglas Poe
Categories Weeknight
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine cooked macaroni, butter, cheese, salt and pepper.
- Place in a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
- Combine eggs and milk; pour over macaroni.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
SUPER DELUXE OLD FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE
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.
OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD
My family has been making this for years, and it is my absolute favorite dish!
Provided by Jennie Minor
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Seafood Pasta Salad Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
- Mix tuna, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic powder, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, and mustard together in a large bowl. Add pasta, and mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 243.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI, TOMATO, AND CHEESE BAKE
This is a simple and inexpensive version of an old-country style dish just like grandma used to bake. It really takes you back a few decades. I combine macaroni, sharp Cheddar cheese, and petite diced tomatoes with other herbs and spices for a delicious old-fashioned favorite.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h8m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare an 8 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- 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 macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta 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. Pour into the prepared baking dish and add the butter, Cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes; stir.
- Combine the eggs, milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, brown mustard, hot sauce, parsley, nutmeg, pepper, and salt in a food processor; pulse until smooth; pour over the macaroni. Sprinkle paprika over everything.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the middle is set, 45 to 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 523.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
OLD-FASHIONED SCRATCH MACARONI AND CHEESE
Make and share this Old-Fashioned Scratch Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mark Cebron
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- Drain.
- Immediately place cooked macaroni into large bowl.
- While still hot, stir in the butter, the cubed cheddar, and the handful of grated cheddar.
- Mix well for one minute.
- Add the eggs and the can of cheddar soup.
- Mix through.
- Season liberally with Lawry's salt and pepper.
- Mix through.
- At this point, I like to give it a taste (I know, I know, raw eggs, but I live dangerously), to test for seasoning.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Add the milk and mix again.
- Place mixture into a mid-size casserole.
- I use an 11x8x3 or so.
- Don't use a dish too deep or browning will be a pain.
- Spread evenly.
- Bake at 375 for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- This is a very old family recipe from a woman I work with.
- I am kind of a mac&cheese junkie and have tried many over the years.
- This one is tops, bar none.
- Enjoy!
- PS If you have trouble finding Lawry's seasoned pepper, you can substitute McCormick's, not as good, but will do.
MY MOM'S OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SOUP
My mom is now 91 years old. She grew up during the depression era and she was one of 12 children. Obviously, they had to invent ways to feed a huge family on a shoe string budget. Her mom would make a great big pot of this soup to fill all those hungry little bellies. It's great tasting and makes a good sized pot. I raised my son...
Provided by Robyn Bruce
Categories Beef Soups
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In dutch oven, brown hamburger and onions. When done, spoon off drippings and discard. Add tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce, water, bouillon cubes and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer. Simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. When done, add macaroni and cook over medium heat 20 additional minutes or until macaroni is done.
OLD-FASHIONED TUNA-OLIVE-MACARONI LOAF
Make and share this Old-fashioned Tuna-olive-macaroni Loaf recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Tuna
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a standard-size loaf pan with aluminum foil.
- Spray the foil-lined pan with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
- Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions.
- Drain it thoroughly and add the butter, stirring until it melts, set aside.
- Combine the eggs and egg whites in a large bowl and beat them lightly.
- Add the onion, tuna, olives and bread crumbs and mix well.
- In a large saucepan combine the milk, salt, dry mustard and horseradish.
- Mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the cheese and stir just until it starts to melt, then pour it into the tuna mixture in the bowl.
- Add the macaroni and mix well.
- Carefully spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and, using your hands, press it down firmly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before turning it over onto a serving dish or cutting board.
- Using a serrated knife, cut the loaf into 8 slices.
OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI
I love Macaroni & Cheese and this is my all time favorite recipe from a newspaper food section a long time ago. It's quick, it's easy and it reheats the next day fabulously. This recipe gets requested more often then any other from my very fussy 12 year old niece so it's a real winner with kids too.
Provided by Cher Jewhurst
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place water in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave, covered, at high for 10 minutes to bring to boil.
- Add the macaroni, stir and cover.
- Microwave 7 to 8 minutes at high.
- Stir, cover and let stand 3 minutes.
- Drain.
- Place half the cooked macaroni in a buttered 6-cup microwave-safe baking dish.
- Sprinkle with half the cheese, top with half the sour cream and dot with half the butter.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Sprinkle with paprika.
- Microwave, uncovered at high for 8 to 10 minutes.
- My notes: I cook macaroni on stove top instead of microwaving it.
- My microwave is so old it takes forever to boil water.
- I also will mix up the cheese sometimes using different cheddars but it's really great if you use some freshly grated pecorini cheese as well in the mix.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your macaroni. Use fresh, high-quality macaroni, cheese, and milk.
- Cook the macaroni al dente: Al dente macaroni is slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will also greatly impact the flavor of your macaroni. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor, or a milder cheese like mozzarella or Monterey Jack for a more subtle flavor.
- Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the macaroni and cheese sauce. This will help give the sauce a smooth and creamy texture.
- Season the macaroni and cheese to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add other ingredients like cooked bacon, diced onion, or chopped peppers.
Conclusion:
Old-fashioned macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but there are a few tips you can follow to ensure that it turns out perfectly. By following the tips in this article, you can make a delicious macaroni and cheese that will be a hit with your family and friends.
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