Macaroni and cheese, a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations, is a testament to the power of simple ingredients coming together to create something truly special. This old-fashioned scratch macaroni and cheese recipe takes you back to the basics, using real cheese, fresh milk, and tender macaroni to create a dish that is both comforting and delicious. With just a few pantry staples and some love, you can easily craft a macaroni and cheese that will warm your soul and leave you craving for more.
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OLD FASHIONED MAC AND CHEESE
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
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
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.
OLD SCHOOL MAC N' CHEESE
This is a completely unpretentious, down-home macaroni and cheese recipe just like my grandma and mom always made. A simple white sauce where you add cheese and a few other flavors with macaroni and a potato chip crust. This recipe makes a lot, I like to make two pans so I can take one to a pot luck and have the other one to keep in the fridge for later. It's an easy recipe to adjust down if you only want to make one pan. If you aren't cooking it right away, just keep the topping separate until you are ready to put it in the oven.
Provided by Collette Duck
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 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 large pot over medium-low heat. Slowly add flour to butter, whisking constantly; cook until brown and the mixture no longer smells of flour, about 5 minutes. Pour 1 cup milk into the flour mixture, whisking continually until fully incorporated, about 45 seconds; repeat twice. Add remaining 3 cups milk to the mixture, whisking to incorporate. Stir Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper into the mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low. Cook sauce, whisking frequently, until it begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Add about half the package of shredded Cheddar cheese; stir continually until the cheese melts completely. Repeat with remaining half package of Cheddar cheese and the American cheese, about 4 ounces at a time. Once cheese is entirely incorporated, remove sauce from heat.
- Stir drained macaroni into the cheese sauce to coat. Divide macaroni between two 9x13-inch baking dishes.
- Mix crushed potato chips, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Top the macaroni with the potato chip mixture evenly. Spray the potato chip mixture with cooking spray.
- Bake in preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling, 35 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 783.4 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
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 MACARONI AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 1.5-quart baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Add cooked macaroni, butter, cheese, salt, and pepper to the greased dish.
- Whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the macaroni.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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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.
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.
Tips:
- Use the best quality ingredients you can find. Freshly grated cheddar cheese, whole milk, and real butter will make a big difference in the flavor of your macaroni and cheese.
- Don't overcook the pasta. It should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that helps to thicken the cheese sauce. It also prevents the cheese sauce from curdling.
- Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, and Parmesan cheese will give your macaroni and cheese a complex flavor.
- Season the cheese sauce to taste. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good options.
- Bake the macaroni and cheese until it is golden brown and bubbly. This will help to create a crispy crust on top.
- Let the macaroni and cheese rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make macaroni and cheese that is creamy, cheesy, and delicious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this old-fashioned macaroni and cheese recipe a try. I think you'll be hooked!
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