MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES FROM COOKS COUNTRY
The offered this today and I was interested as this is a dish I grew up with (see Recipe #451594). This is different from my family's recipe. This one appears creamier as it uses half and half to make a sauce.
Provided by Ambervim
Categories Macaroni And Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- COOK MACARONI Adjust oven to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large Dutch oven over high heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and macaroni and cook until just al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain pasta and return to pot. Pour diced tomatoes with their juices over pasta and stir to coat. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- MAKE SAUCE Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Stir in flour and cayenne and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in half-and-half and broth until smooth. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. Off heat, whisk in cheeses, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper until cheeses melt. Pour sauce over macaroni and stir to combine.
- BAKE MACARONI AND CHEESE Scrape mixture into 13 by 9-inch baking dish set in rimmed baking sheet and bake until top begins to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- MAKE AHEAD: Macaroni and cheese can be made in advance through step 2. Scrape mixture into 13 by 9-inch baking dish, cool, lay plastic wrap directly on surface of pasta, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, remove plastic wrap, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 838, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 32.3, Cholesterol 156.7, Sodium 669.5, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 34.5
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Dean Rattray
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.
fitse f
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's going to be a regular in my dinner rotation.
Anika Tasnim
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making this recipe again. It's so easy and delicious.
Laraithon Cambrin
[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and cheesy, and the tomatoes add a really nice flavor.
Emran Hossan
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves macaroni and cheese. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Leah Petersen
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The macaroni and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the tomatoes added a nice tang.
Sunvi Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I loved this recipe! The tomatoes added a really nice flavor to the dish and the cheese was perfectly melted.
Uchegbu Precious
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. The tomatoes added a nice sweetness to the dish and the cheese was perfectly melted.
Jenny Brete
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out perfectly. The tomatoes add a great flavor and the cheese is always melted and gooey.
Hridoy Ahmd
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese with tomatoes recipe is a real winner! It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing. The tomatoes add a nice tanginess to the dish and the cheese is gooey and melted to perfection.