GOURMET FOUR CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE
When a recipe is SO good that it haunts your memory for over 40 years, you know it had to be good! As a young bride, I made this macaroni and cheese dish from a requested recipe from Bon Appetit magazine. Sadly, if I saved the recipe, it was lost along the years of moving. After the Internet, I searched, in vain, for this recipe for years, until I discovered 3/4's of it in a women's magazine. With the help of many Zaar members that helped me find the missing cheese that was needed, I now have the long lost recipe and the ability to make it again and again for an entire new generation of friends and family! This is NOT meant to be an everyday mac & cheese. It's great comfort food when you want to celebrate something special: a good grade, a birthday, or an "I love you!" kinda day. Don't skimp on the cheeses; they will be slightly costly. But, the end result is Oh So Good ! You will not be disappointed in the complex flavours of this simple dish, with a twist.
Provided by The_Swedish_Chef
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- PLEASE NOTE: This is a BAKED macaroni and cheese, therefore, it will NOT turn out with a lot of extra cheesy sauce asis absorbed into the pasta while baking. If you require an extra saucy mac & cheese, just reduce the amount of pasta you place into the dish or make more sauce so it is creamier. Thanks so much for making this dish; I hope you enjoy it! :).
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 3 quart rectangular baking dish with non-stick spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling.
- Toss all the shredded cheeses together in a large bowl, set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and slightly bubbly.
- In a thin stream, whisk in the milk. Stir in the onion powder, salt, nutmeg, dried mustard and cayenne.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in 2 1/2 cups of the cheese mixture and stir until smooth. Cover to retain the heat.
- Once water boils, add pasta. Cook until your desired doneness, then drain. In the pasta container, stir together the cooked pasta and cheese sauce.
- Pour half of the mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with a generous cup of the reserved cheese. Spoon remaining cheese-covered pasta into the dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Add 1 cup of Japanese Panko Bread crumbs to the top of mixture.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the Panko crumbs are lightly browned and the cheese is bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.
4 CHEESE BAKED MACARONI - ITALIAN STYLE
Make and share this 4 Cheese Baked Macaroni - Italian Style recipe from Food.com.
Provided by msintrepid
Categories Cheese
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 375.
- Mix first 4 ingredients with a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
- Cook Pasta al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
- Set pasta aside.
- Heat 4 Tablespoons of the butter, add onions and saute, stirring until onions are translucent.
- Add garlic, stir until garlic is fragrant.
- Add flour; lower heat and cook, stirring frequently.
- Add half and half a 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until sauce thickens.
- Stir in the cheeses, saving 1 cup of the Fontina.
- Simmer until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Add Cayenne.
- Use cooking spray to coat casserole- you should need about a 3 qt size.
- Place pasta in casserole.
- Top with sauce, stir to distribute evenly.
- Place reserved fontina on top.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs.
- Dot with remaining butter.
- Bake 40 minutes, until top is brown and it's bubbly.
MACARONI WITH 4 CHEESES!
In this episode, chef Emeril does what he does best: comfort food kicked up yet another notch! Chef Emeril revisits a couple of classic comfort food dishes, Emeril-style!
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a heavy, medium saucepan melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over low heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and whisk in the half and half little by little. Cook until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat, season with the salt, pepper, hot sauce and 4 ounces of the grated parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Cover and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add salt to taste and, while stirring, add the macaroni. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for about 5 minutes, or until macaroni is very al dente (slightly undercooked). Drain in a colander and return the macaroni to the pot. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the garlic and stir to combine. Add the bechamel sauce and stir until well combined. Set aside.
- Using the remaining tablespoon of butter, grease a 3-quart baking dish or casserole and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine 4 ounces of the remaining parmesan cheese, cheddar, fontina and gruyere cheeses. Toss to combine.
- Place one-third of the macaroni in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with one-third of the mixed cheeses. Top with another third of the macaroni and another third of the cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture. In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 ounce of grated parmesan, and the Essence and toss to combine. Sprinkle this over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the macaroni and cheese is bubbly and hot and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
ITALIAN MAC-N-CHEESE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings, plus leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water and cook pasta to a chewy al dente, about 8 minutes.
- In a nonstick skillet, brown and crumble the sausage. Drain cooked crumbles on paper towel lined plate. Return pan to heat and add extra-virgin olive oil, butter, garlic and mushrooms. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Saute 3 to 5 minutes, until mushrooms are lightly golden.
- Preheat broiler to high.
- To mushrooms, add flour and stir, cooking 2 minutes. Whisk in stock, then stir in cream. Bring cream to a bubble, then stir in 2 cups of 4 cheese blend. When cheese has melted into sauce, add tomatoes. When sauce comes to a bubble, remove from heat and adjust seasonings, adding hot sauce if desired.
- Combine cheese sauce with sausage and pasta, transfer to flameproof baking dish, casserole or flameproof serving platter. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of 4 cheese blend and the grated Parmesan over the top and brown under hot broiler.
BAKED ITALIAN MACARONI & CHEESE
Today as I make my baked mac and cheese I found this on the back of my R&F elbow pasta. It looks very yummy.
Provided by kittycara
Categories Cheese
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta as package directs; drain.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp; remove and crumble;set aside.
- Pour off all drippings except one tablespoon.
- Add garlic; cook and stir until tender.
- Gradually stir in milk, beat in eggs and Italian seasonings.
- Cook and stir until hot and slightly thickened.
- Stir in cheddar and fontina cheeses; cook and stir until melted.
- Stir in parmesan cheese, pasta and bacon.
- Spoon mixture into a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Top with the bread crumbs.
- Bake 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Let stand 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.5, Fat 52.8, SaturatedFat 28.6, Cholesterol 249.2, Sodium 1003.5, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.6, Protein 38
ITALIAN BAKED PASTA
Our five-ingredient Italian baked pasta is super easy to make and includes layers of your choice of pasta, three cheeses and marinara sauce.
Provided by Arlene Cummings
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta in generously salted water 3 minutes less than recommended on package. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pour 2 cups of the marinara sauce into dish. Add half of cooked pasta; toss well. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Spoon half of the ricotta cheese in dollops over top. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers ending with mozzarella cheese. Cover lightly with foil, making sure foil is not resting on cheese.
- Bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until center is bubbly and thoroughly heated. Cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
BEST EVER MACARONI CHEESE RECIPE
This perfect baked macaroni cheese recipe comes with a creamy cheese sauce, a hint of mustard and uses leftover French stick for its crunchy topping
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the baguette chunks over a baking sheet, drizzle with the melted butter and season. Bake for 6 mins until crisp, then set aside.
- Boil the pasta for 2 mins less than stated on the pack, then drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the garlic and English mustard powder, cook for 1 min, then stir in the plain flour.
- Cook for 1 min more, then gradually whisk in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Simmer for 5 mins, whisking all the time until thickened. Take off the heat, then stir in the cheddar and half the parmesan.
- Stir the pasta and some seasoning into the cheesy sauce. Tip into a large ovenproof dish, or four individual dishes.
- Scatter over the bread and the remaining parmesan, then bake for 20 mins until crisp and golden. Can be frozen before baking - defrost thoroughly before cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 860 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 25 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 88 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium
ITALIAN SAUSAGE MACARONI BAKE
"Because we have three children who keep us busy, casseroles have been life-savers for me," notes Amber Zurbrugg of Alliance, Ohio. "This one especially appeals to me because it has a rich Italian flavor."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain macaroni., In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, sausage mixture, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, basil and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
FOUR-CHEESE MACARONI
I adapted this recipe from one a friend gave to me. It has a distinctive blue cheese taste and is very filling. I like to serve it with chicken. -Darlene Marturano, W. Suffield, Connecticut
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat to low; stir in cheeses until melted. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir until coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
FOUR CHEESE MACARONI CASSEROLE
This casserole is quick and easy but full of flavor. Both children and adults love it!
Provided by MSDELENA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil over high heat. Add macaroni, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and pour hot pasta into a casserole dish.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, italian seasoning, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stir into the hot pasta 1 cup of Cheddar, 1 cup of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Continue to stir until the cheeses have melted. Then stir in tomato and herb mixture. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Cheddar, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup feta over the top of the casserole.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 887.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
ITALIAN THREE-CHEESE MACARONI
My husband is a self-proclaimed mac-and-cheese connoisseur and says that this is his favorite version. The Italian seasoning and tomatoes really complement the pasta and cheeses. -Adriane Mummert, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted. Drain macaroni., Spread 1 cup cheese sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Layer with half of macaroni, tomatoes and cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top., Cover and bake 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 763mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
4 CHEESE BAKED MACARONI
I was looking for another type of macaroni and cheese dish and came across this one from Emeril Lagasse. I haven't made it yet but plan on trying it out on my crew at Thanksgiving. What's not to like about Cream and Cheese - the epitome of comfort food.
Provided by Luby Luby Luby
Categories Cheese
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a heavy medium saucepan melt 4 tablespoons butter over low heat.
- Add the flour and stir to combine.
- Cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium and whisk in the half& half a little at a time.
- Cook until thickened, about 4 or 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat, season with salt, pepper, hot sauce and 4 ounces of the grated parmesean cheese.
- Stir until the cheese melts and is smooth.
- Cover and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Fill a large pot with water, cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add salt to taste and add the macaroni, stirring.
- Return to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes or until very al dente (slightly undercooked).
- Drain in a colander and return the macaroni to the pot.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter and the garlic and stir to combine.
- Add the white sauce and stir until well mixed then set aside.
- Using the remaining tablespoon of butter, grease a 3 quart casserole or baking dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine 4 ounces of the remaining parmesean cheese, cheddar, fontina and gruyere cheeses, tossing to combine.
- Place 1/3 of the macaroni in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
- Top with 1/3 of the mixed cheeses.
- Top with another 1/3 of the macaroni and another 1/3 of the cheese mixture.
- Repeat with the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture.
- In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, the remaining 1/2 ounce of grated parmesean cheese and the Essence.
- Sprinkle this over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until the macaroni and cheese is bubbly and hot and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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