Macaroni and cheese, a classic dish loved by people of all ages, is getting a cheesy upgrade with the introduction of two different types of cheese. By combining the flavors and textures of two distinct cheeses, this recipe elevates the classic macaroni and cheese to a gourmet level. Whether you prefer a sharp cheddar, a creamy mozzarella, or a tangy Parmesan, there are endless possibilities for creating a delicious and unique two-cheese macaroni and cheese. Discover the best recipe to cook two cheese mac n' cheese and tantalize your taste buds with this cheesy delight.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR TWO
This is one of those dishes that our family calls "a Mama recipe." My mother rarely consulted a cookbook, so when asked for a recipe, she could only estimate. I've worked out the ingredients to make it for two, but it can easily be doubled. It's simply a good, wholesome dish most folks seem to enjoy. -Betty Allen, East Point, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, combine macaroni, cheese, milk, egg and salt; mix well. Pour into a greased 1-qt. shallow baking dish; dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 calories, Fat 27g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 1050mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
TWO-CHEESE MAC 'N CHEESE
A lot of stories claim that mac and cheese was created by Thomas Jefferson, Marco Polo or the cooks of China. My favorite theory? An Italian housewife invented it to introduce non-Italian Americans to macaroni. -Stephanie Sorbie, Glendale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic if desired; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper and salt until blended; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened. , Remove from heat. Stir in 4 cups cheddar cheese and Asiago cheese until melted. Mixture will thicken. , Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pasta; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 17g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
ULTIMATE MAC 'N' CHEESE CASSEROLE FOR TWO
Ooey-gooey, cheesy and bacon-y pasta: It's all here, and it will surely tempt you. Why? Because the orecchiette pasta is covered with the silkiest sauce of gruyere and sharp white Cheddar. Because crispy bacon pieces are sprinkled throughout the dish and on the top. Need I say more? The orecchiette pasta is the perfect shape for this dish because the cheese and bacon nestle into the pasta's earlike grooves to give you the ultimate mac 'n' cheese experience.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly spray a 2-quart oven-safe casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, following the directions on the pasta package. (You'll want it to still have a bite to it because it will finish cooking in the oven.) Drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking vigorously, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue to whisk as you add the milk, then let the mixture gently come to a simmer and thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Cheddar and gruyere and stir together with a spatula until all the cheese has melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and gently toss until everything is covered. Sprinkle half the bacon into the skillet and toss to incorporate. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remainder of the bacon, then bake, uncovered, until the mixture is bubbly and the pasta is cooked through, 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
MAC AND CHEESE TWO WAYS
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories side-dish
Time 42m
Yield about 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta until al dente in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to form a smooth paste. Cook for about 2 minutes, being careful not to brown. Gradually add the milk and the half-and-half and simmer until thickened slightly, stirring all the while. Remove from the heat. Stir in the 3 cheeses and season with black pepper, to taste. Add the cooked pasta and mix into the cheese sauce thoroughly.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- For the Classic Mac and Cheese:
- 1 cup coarse bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Pour half of the mac and cheese into an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. In a mixing bowl toss the bread crumbs together with the melted butter, parsley, and salt, to taste. Top the mac and cheese with the bread crumb mixture and bake 15 minutes or until the topping has nicely browned and pasta is bubbly and creamy.
- For the Chili Mac and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- A few dashes dried red chili flakes
- 1 cup crushed yellow corn chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small lime, zested
- Stir the chili powder and chili flakes into half of the mac and cheese base. Pour into an 8 by 8 by 2-inch baking dish. In a mixing bowl combine the crushed corn chips together with the oil and the lime zest. Top the mac and cheese with the corn chip mixture and bake 15 minutes or until the topping has nicely browned and pasta is bubbly and creamy.
BAKED MAC & CHEESE FOR TWO
"I have added other ingredients like turkey, broccoli and cauliflower, to make this a full meal. The possibilities are endless!" Denise Hash, Billings, MT
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; stir in the salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted., Drain pasta; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to an ungreased 2-cup baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY MACARONI & CHEESE - FOR TWO OR ONE
I shouldn't be surprised that there are more than 600 recipes for this dish. After reading many, many of them, I have come to the conclusion that this one has it's place here at Zaar. The sauce is smooth and creamy, with little pockets of melted cheese throughout. I hope you like this as much as I do. Cooking time includes the making of the sauce and baking.
Provided by Diana 2
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven at 350°F.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al-dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the milk in the microwave, on high for 1-1/2 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add salt, pepper and chopped onion. Sauté on medium heat, until the onion is transparent and soft, but not brown.
- Sprinkle the flour on top, and allow the butter to absorb some of it before stirring.
- Add the hot milk in 3 additions, stirring constantly. The mixture will get thick very quickly.
- After the final addition of milk, continue heating the mixture, on medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
- *Remove from heat* and stir in the grated cheese, chives and red pepper flakes.
- Add the drained pasta and mix well.
- Fold in the cubed cheese.
- Pour into two greased onion soup bowls.
- Bake for 20 - 25 minutes.
- Allow to cool a bit before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.2, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 26.1, Cholesterol 126.7, Sodium 924.2, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 30.2
HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE
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
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
MAC AND CHEESE II
This recipe is so simple to make! It can be a side dish with meatloaf and stewed tomatoes or hold it's own. Enough to make 4 side dishes or 2 main dishes.
Provided by KROB919
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot with boiling salted water cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat melt butter or margarine. Whisk flour and stir vigorously. Add milk and cook until thick and bubbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add cheeses and stir until completely melted.
- In a large bowl mix together the drained pasta and cheese sauce mixture. Toss to coat evenly.
- Pour into a greased 2 quart casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.6 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Fat 32.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 817.6 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
FIVE-CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, eggs, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, provolone cheese, smoked gouda cheese, salt, black pepper
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Sides
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In a large pot or dutch oven, cook macaroni according to package directions, salting the water with 2 teaspoons of salt. Drain and return to the warm pot.
- Add butter to warm macaroni and mix until melted. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Add half of the cheddar cheese, mozzarella, provolone, gouda, and feta cheese. Mix well.
- Add eggs and evaporated milk, mix until fully incorporated.
- Transfer to a 9x13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top has nicely browned.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1170 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 11 grams
MACARONI AND TWO CHEESES
Make and share this Macaroni and Two Cheeses recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside.
- Place bread in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pour butter into bowl with bread, and toss. Set breadcrumbs aside.
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, whisking, 1 minute.
- While whisking, slowly pour in hot milk. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick.
- Remove pan from heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, and Gruyère; set cheese sauce aside.
- Cook macaroni 2 to 3 minutes less than manufacturer's directions. Transfer macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well. Stir macaroni into the cheese sauce
- Pour mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top. Bake until browned on top, about 30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool 5 minutes; serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 579.1, Fat 32.7, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 100.3, Sodium 868.2, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 26.2
TWO-CHEESE MAC & CHEESE
If creamy, garlicky mac and cheese is one hundred percent awesome, than how awesome do you think this Two-Cheese Mac & Cheese would be?
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Stir in flour; cook 1 min., stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add cheeses, pepper and paprika; cook and stir until cheddar is melted.
- Drain pasta. Add to cheese mixture; mix lightly. Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Bake 25 min. or until sauce is bubbly and top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 18 g
MACARONI 'N' CHEESE FOR TWO
From The Best of Country Cooking Cookbook, c. 2003. I love mac 'n cheese, but with just the hubby and I, there is always way too much. I love that this recipe is just for two - though I'm sure it could be doubled or tripled to feed more. Cooking time doesn't include cooking the macaroni.
Provided by NELady
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the sour cream and milk. Stir in the cheese, macaroni and onion. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2 cup baking dish; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 325* for 25 minutes or until heated through.
DOUBLE-CHEESE MACARONI
A friend passed this recipe on to me and I made some changes that created this definite crowd pleaser. I make it for every family get-together and I haven't found anyone, child or adult, who doesn't love this ooey, gooey macaroni and cheese. -Sabrina DeWitt, Cumberland, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese and white sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. (Dish will be full.) Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681 calories, Fat 37g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 1251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR TWO
Make and share this Macaroni and Cheese for Two recipe from Food.com.
Provided by taillightsinsightbb
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 1 DISH, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheese, milk, egg and salt.
- mix well.
- pour into a greased 1- quart shallow baking dish.
- dot with butter.
- bake , uncovered at 35o degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.1, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 189.1, Sodium 1040.3, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 25.4
MAKE-TWO MACARONI AND CHEESE
From the Houston Chronicle, in response to a reader request. Very basic mac and cheese with mild flavor. When baked, the top gets nice and crunchy. Perfect for OAMC as directions for baking from frozen are included. Also very economical. I usually keep several foil pans of this in my freezer and throw one in the oven when roasting a chicken for a super easy meal. I like extra cheese on top.
Provided by LonghornMama
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 2 pans, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Whisk in flour, bouillon and dry mustard. Gradually add milk. Cook and stir until bouillon dissolves and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- Add 2 cups cheese; stir until melted. Stir in macaroni. Turn into two lightly greased 1 1/2 quart baking dishes. Top each with one cup shredded cheese. Bake one dish 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Cover second dish tightly with aluminum foil; freeze.
- To bake frozen macaroni and cheese: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake frozen casserole uncovered one hour or until bubbly and hot in center. (These are the directions in the original recipe; however, I usually bake covered so it won't dry out, then uncover at end to crisp up the top. If you choose to bake covered, allow for extra baking time.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.4, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 102.4, Sodium 674, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 28.2
MACARONI 'N' CHEESE FOR TWO
This is the simplest of entrees, so well received on cold, frosty evenings. The combination of sour cream and cheese gives this macaroni dish a distinctive taste of its own. -Mrs. O. Lick, Boyne Falls, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine sour cream and milk. Stir in the cheese, macaroni and onion if desired. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-cup baking dish; sprinkle with paprika. Cover and bake at 325° for 25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 25g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
Tips:
- Use high-quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly impact the flavor of your mac and cheese. Use a combination of sharp cheddar and Gruyère for a rich, flavorful sauce.
- Cook the pasta al dente: The pasta should still have a slight bite to it when you drain it. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy in the sauce.
- Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that helps to thicken the sauce. This will give your mac and cheese a creamy, velvety texture.
- Use milk and cream: The combination of milk and cream creates a rich, flavorful sauce. You can use whole milk or 2% milk, but avoid using skim milk as it will make the sauce too thin.
- Season the sauce: Don't forget to season the sauce with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices, such as cayenne pepper or paprika, to taste.
- Top with breadcrumbs: A topping of breadcrumbs adds a nice crunchy texture to the mac and cheese. You can use plain breadcrumbs or seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Bake until bubbly: Bake the mac and cheese until it is bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
Conclusion:
This two-cheese mac and cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, tender pasta, and crunchy breadcrumb topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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