Roaster oven macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be easily made in a roaster oven. This dish is perfect for a family meal or a potluck. With its rich and creamy texture, this macaroni and cheese is sure to be a hit. The roaster oven cooks the macaroni evenly, resulting in a gooey and flavorful dish. You can customize your macaroni and cheese by adding different cheeses, meats, or vegetables. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this recipe is easy to follow and will provide you with a delicious and satisfying meal.
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ROASTED GARLIC MAC AND CHEESE
Add a flavor-packed twist to a comfort food classic with a tried-and-tested recipe for extra-creamy Roasted Garlic Mac and Cheese.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and chives, stirring to combine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until toasted slightly. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Slice the top one-third off the head of garlic. Place the bottom portion on a piece of foil, drizzle it with olive oil, and season it with salt and pepper. Place the top portion back on the head of garlic and crumple the foil to create a sealed packet. Roast the garlic until golden and soft, about 45 minutes.
- Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and squeeze the cloves into a bowl. Using a fork, mashing the cloves into a paste. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Butter a 13x9-inch shallow baking dish.
- In a large, heavy saucepot (such as a Dutch oven), melt 1 stick butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and reserved garlic paste. Cook the roux, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes until golden. Whisk in the milk. Bring the sauce to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce it to a simmer and let it cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, mustard powder, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Add the pasta and the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water to the pot, stirring to combine. (It will be soupy.) Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the buttered baking dish. Sprinkle it with the reserved crumb topping and place it on a sheet tray (in the event it bubbles over while baking). Bake the macaroni and cheese for 20 to 25 minutes until it's golden brown and bubbling.
- The garlic head can be roasted, and the garlic gloves mashed, 1 day in advance. Store the garlic paste, covered, in the fridge.
- The macaroni and cheese can be baked in a large baking dish or several smaller ramekins for individual servings.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 795 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the macaroni: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the salt and macaroni. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the macaroni until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain well.
- For the cheese sauce: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan. Using a wire whisk, stir in the flour and salt, stirring and cooking over medium heat until the roux bubbles and the flour turns pale brown, about 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the milk and then whisk in the remaining 1 cup milk. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Add the cheese and stir until it melts. Add the drained macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
- For the topping: In a small bowl, stir the breadcrumbs with the butter until the crumbs are moistened.
- Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the prepared baking dish and top with the buttered breadcrumbs. Bake until the dish bubbles around the edges, about 15 minutes.
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
A friend of mine sent this recipe to me when I got my first apartment, because she knows how much I hate cooking! It's really easy -- even I can make it -- and tastes great. I'm not sure where she found the recipe, but it included the note 'Good source of protein, vitamin A, B group vitamins, calcium.'
Provided by Meredith
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.
- Whisk the egg and milk together in a large cup. Add butter and cheese to the egg and milk. Stir well.
- Place the lightly cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese liquid over the macaroni, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir well. Press the mixture evenly around the baking dish.
- Bake uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 968.1 calories, Carbohydrate 92.6 g, Cholesterol 194.2 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
OYSTER MACARONI AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add the seashell pasta, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the cheese soup, salt and mustard. Mix in the macaroni and oysters so they are evenly distributed. Spoon half of the mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish. Cover with half of the Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining oyster mixture and remaining cheese.
- Bake covered for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Then uncover, and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1113 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ONE STEP BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
I found this recipe on Walmart.com...they said it was under $1 per serving if using all Great Value Brand products! This is a one-dish meal that is quick and easy to put together, cooks in about an hour, and is homemade!
Provided by Lola926
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven 350°F.
- In bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and sugar (optional).
- In 2-quart oblong baking dish, combine remaining ingredients, reserving some cheese for later, if desired.
- Carefully pour milk mixture over macaroni and stir well.
- Bake, covered, 60-65 minutes or until all liquid is almost absorbed.
- Uncover, add remaining cheese, and continue baking about 5 minutes more or until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 22.2, Sodium 76.2, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 3.2, Protein 10.2
ROASTED GARLIC MACARONI AND CHEESE
Make and share this Roasted Garlic Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Alejandra A.
Categories High In...
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 , 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- MAKE THE CRUMB TOPPING:.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and chives, stirring to combine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until toasted slightly. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
- MAKE THE PASTA AND SAUCE:.
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Slice the top one-third off the head of garlic. Place the bottom portion on a piece of foil, drizzle it with olive oil, and season it with salt and pepper. Place the top portion back on the head of garlic and crumple the foil to create a sealed packet. Roast the garlic for 30 minutes.
- Remove the roasted garlic from the oven and squeeze the cloves into a bowl. Using a fork, mashing the cloves into a paste. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Butter a 13x9-inch shallow baking dish.
- In a large, heavy saucepot (such as a Dutch oven), melt 1 stick butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour and reserved garlic paste. Cook the roux, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes until golden. Whisk in the milk. Bring the sauce to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce it to a simmer and let it cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, mustard powder, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Add the pasta and the reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water to the pot, stirring to combine. (It will be soupy.) Transfer the macaroni and cheese to the buttered baking dish. Sprinkle it with the reserved crumb topping and place it on a sheet tray (in the event it bubbles over while baking). Bake the macaroni and cheese for 20 to 25 minutes until it's golden brown and bubbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.6, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 21.5, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 856.4, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 7.7, Protein 25.9
Tips
- Use a flavorful cheese blend. A combination of sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère is a classic choice, but you can experiment with different cheeses to create your own unique mac and cheese.
- Cook the macaroni al dente. This means that it should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will become mushy and ruin the texture of the dish.
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. A good roux will help to prevent the sauce from becoming grainy or lumpy.
- Use milk or cream. Milk is the traditional liquid used to make cheese sauce, but cream can be used to create a richer, more decadent sauce. You can also use a combination of milk and cream.
- Season the cheese sauce to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all classic seasonings for mac and cheese, but you can also add other spices or herbs to taste.
- Top the mac and cheese with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers. This will give the dish a crispy, golden-brown crust.
- Bake the mac and cheese until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes in a 350°F oven.
- Let the mac and cheese cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the cheese from becoming too runny.
Conclusion
Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your own tastes. Whether you like it simple or cheesy, baked or fried, there is a mac and cheese recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give mac and cheese a try. You won't be disappointed.
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