Best 7 Parmesan Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can beat a piping hot plate of macaroni and cheese, its creamy texture and cheesy flavor providing a delightful culinary experience. However, if you're looking to elevate your mac and cheese game, then parmesan macaroni and cheese is the way to go. The addition of parmesan cheese adds a nutty, sharp flavor that perfectly complements the gooey cheddar and mozzarella cheese, resulting in a dish that is both rich and satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the ultimate guide to creating the perfect parmesan macaroni and cheese, complete with a selection of mouthwatering recipes to choose from.

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PARMESAN MACARONI AND CHEESE



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

Provided by EveryoneLovesaSprin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -3 tablespoons Smart Balance butter spread
2 -3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
3 cups 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 dash Tabasco sauce
2 cups elbow macaroni, Dreamfields is a low carb option
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated. Using higher quality allows you to use less
3/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
salt and pepper, as desired
1 teaspoon chili powder, as desired (or more)

Steps:

  • Heat Smart Balance butter spread in pan over medium heat until melted. Add flour all at once, whisking until smooth. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until flour mixture is cooked, about 3 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to thicken, at least 5 minutes. Stir in salt and Tabasco.
  • Add parmesan and mozzarella to sauce, reserving a little of both to sprinkle on top later. Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Meanwhile, cook Dreamfields pasta according to directions on box and drain.
  • Layer cheese sauce and macaroni in oven safe casserole dish. Sprinkle reserved parmesan and mozzarella on top of macaroni and top with S&P as desired. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and brown.
  • Suggestions: if you like a spicy version of macaroni and cheese, add 1 tsp of chili powder and extra dashes of Tabasco to white sauce as it is cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.5, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 786.3, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 21

MACARONI AND CHEESE IN PARMESAN CUPS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups fresh grated Parmesan
1/3 cup diced onion
1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
3 sprig fresh dill
1 sprig fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 allspice berry
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded Vermont sharp Cheddar
1/4 cup shredded Cotswold
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup cooked macaroni
Salt and fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • To make the Parmesan Cups: Put a small nonstick pan on stove over medium heat. Lay tart molds upside down on flat surface. Place 1 tablespoon of cheese in a small pile about the size of a quarter in the pan. Cook until cheese melts and starts to bubble. Flip the cheese and continue cooking until golden brown. Drape cheese over tart mold and press down with another tart mold to form cup shape. Let cool. Remove from molds and trim off excess cheese after cheese has cooled.
  • To make Macaroni and Cheese: Put the onion, herbs, garlic and cream in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until cream is reduced by half. Strain and put cream back in pan on low heat. Whisk in the cheese. Add cooked macaroni to cheese mixture. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
  • To assemble: Spoon mixture into each Parmesan cup and garnish with chopped parsley.

MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter, for greasing dish
12 ounces wide egg noodles
2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (packed) grated Fontina
3/4 cup (packed) finely grated Parmesan
3/4 cup (packed) grated mozzarella
4 ounces cooked ham, diced, optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Butter a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Drain well, but do not rinse.
  • Whisk the cream, milk, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in large bowl to blend. Stir in 1 cup Fontina, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ham, if using, and parsley. Add the noodles and toss to coat. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Toss the remaining 1 cup Fontina, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup mozzarella in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the noodle mixture. Bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts and begins to brown on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Kwanzaa     Cheddar     Parmesan     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6 to 8 as entrée or 8 to 10 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 pound elbow macaroni
3 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (about 12 ounces)
1 1/3 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and butter a 3- to 4-quart gratin dish or other shallow baking dish.
  • In a heavy saucepan melt 6 tablespoons butter over moderately low heat. Add flour and cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Add mustard, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • In a kettle of salted boiling water cook macaroni until just al dente, about 7 minutes, and drain well. In a large bowl stir together macaroni, sauce, Cheddar, and 1 cup Parmesan and transfer to prepared dish.
  • In a small bowl stir together bread crumbs and remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and sprinkle evenly over macaroni. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into bits and scatter over topping.
  • Bake macaroni in middle of oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

MACARONI AND CHEDDAR/PARMESAN CHEESE



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From my Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook by Phyllis Pellman Good attributed to Sherry L. Lapp of Lancaster, PA.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
13 ounces fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup nonfat milk
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
4 cups shredded fat-free sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup grated fat-free parmesan cheese
nonfat cooking spray

Steps:

  • Spray inside of cooker with nonfat cooking spray. Then, in cooker, combine lightly cooked macaroni, evaporated milk, milk, eggs, 3 cups cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Top with remaining cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
  • Cover. Cook on low 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 108.3, Sodium 509.4, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 8, Protein 24.1

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Judy

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

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
¼ cup butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup bread crumbs
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
  • Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 141.6 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 29.9 g, Sodium 879.3 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

BAKED THREE-CHEESE MACARONI



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This legendary three-cheese mac and cheese is a must-have for big family events. My ultimate comfort food is a divine blend of cheddar, Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. -Joan Sullivan, Gambrills, MD

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni or fusilli pasta
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk, warmed
4 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni in a 6-qt. stockpot according to package directions for al dente. Drain; return to pot., In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; whisk in warmed milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened., Remove from heat; stir in Gruyere and cheddar cheeses, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add to macaroni, tossing to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better your ingredients, the better your mac and cheese will be. Use a good quality cheddar cheese, and if you can, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is the best choice for mac and cheese. It will hold its shape and won't become mushy when it's mixed with the cheese sauce.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. It will help to create a smooth and creamy sauce.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. Don't just use cheddar cheese. Try using a combination of cheeses, such as Gruyère, Parmesan, and fontina. This will give your mac and cheese a more complex flavor.
  • Add some extras. Feel free to add some extra ingredients to your mac and cheese, such as cooked bacon, crumbled sausage, or diced tomatoes. This will give your dish a unique flavor.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you like it simple or cheesy, or hearty and flavorful, there is a mac and cheese recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give mac and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed.

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