Bevs Mac And Cheese Recipes

THE BEST BAKED MAC & CHEESE RECIPE EVER

Super creamy and gloriously cheesy, this classic baked mac and cheese boasts a golden bubbling lid with ooey gooey goodness underneath.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Categories Main Course Side Dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

The Best Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe Ever image

Steps:

Boil the pasta JUST until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and return to the pan you boiled it in. Set aside. (Mix in a little butter to keep the noodles from sticking if it's going to be awhile before you make the sauce)
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
To a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the flour, salt, dry mustard, pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika. With a wooden spoon or whisk, stir constantly for three minutes.
Add the milk in a thin stream, stirring constantly with a whisk. Continue to stir constantly until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 5-8 minutes.
Remove from heat and add 2 cups of the cheese, stirring until melted. You'll reserve the last cup of cheese for topping. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and toss gently until all of the pasta is coated.
Add half the pasta to a two-quart casserole dish (I like a tall 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish). Sprinkle on half the cheese. Add the rest of the pasta. Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese, then dust lightly with the smoked paprika.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the mac and cheese is bubbling and browning on top.
Serve, topping individual servings with parsley or cooked, chopped bacon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 kcal, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 601 mg, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

Ingredients

8 ounces macaroni ( or other medium tubular pasta (like penne or conchiglie)* (1/2 pound or about 1 and 3/4 cups))
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika ((plus more for sprinkling on top))
2 1/2 cups 2% milk
3 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese ((approx. 12 ounces) **)

BEV'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

This is the recipe I have been using for Macaroni and Cheese since the beginning of time! Truly a classic and a staple on our family table. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. A great side dish to be served with my Meatloaf Barbecue Style!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

Melt butter in medium saucepan.
Stir in flour, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth.
Remove from heat and gradually stir in milk until smooth.
Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes).
Remove from heat.
Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted.
Combine cheese mixture with macaroni in greased 2 quart casserole.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
Bake in 375 degree oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.3, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 64, Sodium 707.7, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 18.6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups milk
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
8 ounces dry elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions