Best 7 Old Fashioned Macaroni Tomato And Cheese Bake Recipes

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Experience the nostalgia and comfort of a classic recipe with our comprehensive guide to making the ultimate old fashioned macaroni tomato and cheese bake. This soul-satisfying dish, often associated with warm family gatherings and homey cooking, combines the goodness of macaroni, tangy tomatoes, and rich cheese to create a delectable and comforting meal. Whether you prefer a crispy golden-brown crust or a gooey, cheese-pulling center, our article will provide you with all the tips, tricks, and variations you need to create a macaroni tomato and cheese bake that will be a hit with your loved ones. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this classic dish and uncover the best ways to savor its timeless flavors.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH STEWED TOMATOES



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Boy, does this bring back memories! When I was in high school, they served this every Friday in the cafeteria. I guess they had to make sure we had our vegetables :) It sounds gross, but I couldn't wait until Fridays, the macaroni and tomatoes were so good together. To this day, almost 20 years later, whenever I have baked macaroni & cheese, I crave stewed tomatoes. With this recipe, I don't have to.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 lb) box shell macaroni or 1 (1 lb) box elbow macaroni
3 cups milk
1/4 lb butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup milk
12 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided usage
2 cans stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions and drain, rinse and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, over medium heat, heat the 3 cups of milk, butter, salt and pepper until hot but not boiling.
  • In a small bowl or cup, combine 1/4 cup of milk with the cornstarch and stir until dissolved.
  • Slowly add this to the hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk.
  • When mixture has thickened, remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of the cheese until melted.
  • Pour pasta into a large mixing bowl and add the cheese mixture and the stewed tomatoes.
  • Mix well until macaroni is well coated.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish or 3 quart casserole and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 35 to 45, or until golden brown.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATO



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This is a quick and easy dinner or lunch recipe that has been in my family for years. Tomato soup adds a twist of flavor.

Provided by DUSTI517

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

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound macaroni
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 ¼ cups milk
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
8 tablespoons butter, divided
¼ cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Pour in pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In large bowl, combine macaroni, soup, milk, cheese and 6 tablespoons butter. Pour into 9x13 baking dish. Top with bread crumbs and dot with remaining butter. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.4 g, Cholesterol 104.1 mg, Fat 37.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 797.2 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

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.

OLD FASHIONED MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a classic recipe for macaroni and cheese. The kids will love this!

Provided by JAYDE175

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
¼ onion, minced
salt and pepper to taste
¼ pound processed cheese food
¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ pound shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare the elbow macaroni according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir in the flour until a cream colored paste forms. Then pour in the milk and stir constantly until this comes to a hard boil, then stir for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • When the macaroni is cooked, spread 1/2 of it into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Then layer 1/2 of the grated onion, 1/2 of the salt and pepper and 1/2 of each of the cheeses. Repeat this one more time: macaroni, onion, salt and pepper and cheeses, and then pour the reserved white sauce over all. Top off with small pats of butter to taste.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 450.2 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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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

3-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 12 ounces)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Few dashes hot pepper sauce
3-1/2 cups whole milk
5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

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 BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE



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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni & Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Vegetable

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (7 1/4 ounce) package kraft macaroni & cheese dinner mix
1/4 cup milk
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup zesty Italian dressing (Kraft)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup Ritz cracker, crushed (about 20 crackers)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Add macaroni to large saucepan of boiling water; cook 6 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain.
  • Stir in milk and cheese sauce that came with the boxed macaroni.
  • Pour into greased 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Mix tomatoes and dressing.
  • Top macaroni mixture with tomato mixture.
  • Drizzle butter over cracker crumbs; toss with fork.
  • Sprinkle over tomatoes.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until heated through and crumbs are golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 926.5, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 10.2, Protein 9.8

MY MOTHER'S MAC AND CHEESE



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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

2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon onion salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 tablespoons butter

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.

Tips:

  • When selecting macaroni, opt for a short pasta shape such as elbow macaroni or penne, as they hold the sauce well.
  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese, as it melts smoothly and provides a rich flavor to the dish.
  • Incorporate a variety of vegetables into the recipe, such as diced onions, bell peppers, or zucchini, to add flavor and texture.
  • Season the dish generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to enhance the overall flavor profile.
  • If desired, top the casserole with a breadcrumb topping for a crispy golden crust.

Conclusion:

Macaroni tomato and cheese bake is a comforting and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a perfect meal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. By following the tips and variations provided in this article, you can create a delicious and customizable casserole that suits your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a classic version or one with added vegetables, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for a hearty and flavorful meal.

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