CLASSIC BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE
Think Stouffer's without the freezer. While it can be enjoyed straight from the pot, this macaroni and cheese has a slightly looser sauce than the stovetop variety to allow for thickening in the oven. Bread crumbs, while optional, make it truly spectacular.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, lunch, casseroles, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until it's barely al dente. (It should be more al dente than your average pasta: It's going to continue to cook in the oven.) Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in a medium pot over medium heat. (The pot should be large enough to hold all the pasta when cooked.) Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until the flour is foamy and just starting to turn a light golden brown, about 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk to avoid clumping. Add garlic, paprika and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly and paying special attention to the edges of the pot to make sure the flour mixture is totally incorporated.
- Add grated cheese and whisk to blend until the cheese is completely melted. (The sauce will seem thick at first and thin out as the cheese melts; it will thicken while it bakes.) Season with salt and pepper and add cooked pasta, stirring to coat well.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil (to catch any cheesy drips).
- Make the optional topping: Combine bread crumbs, melted butter and Parmesan, if using, in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and, using your hands, mix well to ensure the bread crumbs are evenly coated.
- Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a 3-quart or 9 x 13 baking dish and scatter bread crumbs, if using, evenly over the top. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake until macaroni and cheese is bubbling, thickened and creamy, and bread crumbs are evenly golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1076, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 31 grams, Sodium 1027 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 1 gram
CREAMY HAM 'N' MACARONI
The original comfort food, macaroni and cheese gets a makeover with the addition of cubed ham and grated Parmesan. Kids will love it! -Christy Looper, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in the milk, bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese, ham, Parmesan cheese and macaroni., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
SPAM MACARONI AND CHEESE
This decadent yet simple recipe pairs creamy macaroni and cheese with crispy, salty-sweet diced Spam for a dish that bridges Puerto Rico and the South. It's much quicker than most homemade macaroni and cheese recipes (which often require making a roux and cream sauce), without sacrificing texture or flavor. It is also incredibly adaptable, because it will work with most cheeses. If you have the time and the will, sprinkle the finished macaroni with extra cheese and bake under a low broil for 5 to 10 minutes until toasted. During tough times, a box of instant mac and cheese and a can of Spam will also yield delicious results.
Provided by Von Diaz
Categories dinner, casseroles, meat, noodles, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil over high heat in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven.
- Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high, then add Spam and fry for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is evenly browned and crispy. (Feel free to taste along the way until the Spam reaches your desired crispness.) Remove from heat until ready to use.
- Once water has come to a rolling boil, add a fistful of salt, then stir in the macaroni. Cook according to package instructions, stirring several times, until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain the noodles in a large colander, then rinse the noodles and the pot with lukewarm water.
- Return pot to stovetop over medium heat and add 2 cups milk. While the milk is warming, combine remaining 1 cup milk and the flour in a medium bowl and whisk together until there are no lumps. Once the milk starts to steam, whisk in the milk-and-flour mixture, and continue to whisk gently until a béchamel forms as thick as plain yogurt, about 12 minutes.
- Once the sauce is thickened, reduce heat to low and slowly whisk in 4 cups shredded cheese until fully melted. Add white and black pepper, then season to taste with salt.
- Off heat, add Spam and cooked macaroni, and fold a dozen or so times until thoroughly mixed.
- Serve immediately, passing the extra cheese at the table, or transfer the macaroni to a casserole, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake under low broil until toasted on top, about 5 to 10 minutes.
SPAM & MACARONI CASSEROLE
Delicous casserole! My children love this recipe! Great for those evening when you're in a hurry - or are cooking from staples you have in the freezer/pantry! ENJOY!
Provided by WJKing
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Place into casserole dish& bake@ 375 for 30 minutes.
CHEESY SPAM AND MACARONI BAKE
Prepare this dish in either the stove or the microwave - either way, your family will be asking for it again soon.
Provided by Marty J
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
- In lightly-greased 2-quart casserole, combine SPAM® Classic with macaroni.
- In medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Blend in flour, salt, mustard, pepper and cayenne until smooth. Stir in milk; cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture thickens and boils. Add cheese; cook, stirring until cheese is melted. Pour over SPAM® Classic mixture; mix well.
- Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter; combine with bread crumbs and paprika. Sprinkle over macaroni.
- Bake in 400°F oven 20 to 25 minutes.
- Microwave directions: Cook macaroni according to package directions.
- In 4-cup measure, stir together flour, salt, mustard, pepper and cayenne; slowly mix in milk until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon butter and cheese.
- Microwave 4 minutes. Stir until smooth; microwave 3 minutes more. Beat until smooth.
- Combine SPAM® and macaroni in casserole; mix sauce into macaroni.
- In 2-cup measure, combine 1 tablespoon butter, bread crumbs and paprika. Microwave 1 minute.
- Reserve.
- Microwave casserole 3 minutes.
- Stir; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; microwave 2 minutes more.
- Cover and let stand 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 863, Fat 48.7, SaturatedFat 23.8, Cholesterol 127.5, Sodium 2046.1, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 36.3
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