Lunch Lady Doriss Spicy Mac And Cheese Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. If you are using fresh broccoli, blanch in hot salted water for 5 minutes, then drain. If you are using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain it. Add the broccoli to the macaroni. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, place the sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and add enough warm water to cover. Let stand for 10 minutes or until softened. Drain well, then chop into 1/4-inch pieces and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the green onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, cayenne, basil, and salt. Add the milk, and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add 3/4 cup of the Cheddar, the Gruyère, and Gouda, a little at a time, stirring well after each addition, until the cheeses are melted. Stir in the macaroni and broccoli mixture and the softened sun-dried tomatoes. Transfer to a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
• Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through.
• Great for freezing! See our Freezer Tips on pages 23-27.
• Vegetarian friendly!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. If you are using fresh broccoli, blanch in hot salted water for 5 minutes, then drain. If you are using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain it. Add the broccoli to the macaroni. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, place the sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and add enough warm water to cover. Let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain well, then chop into 1/4-inch pieces and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the green onions and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the flour, cayenne, basil and salt. Add the milk and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add 3/4 cup of the Cheddar, then all of the Gruyere, and Gouda, a little at a time, stirring well after each addition, until the cheeses are melted. Stir in the macaroni-broccoli mixture and the softened sun-dried tomatoes. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining 3/4 cup Cheddar. Bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through, about 25 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add the flour and cook stirring for 1 minute.
• Whisk the milk in slowly, then stir in the chili powder, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until thick.
• Stir in the cheeses until completely melted. Then stir in the pasta, chorizo, and pickled jalapenos.
• Spread into an even layer in an 8"x10" baking dish. Top with crushed tortilla chips and bake until bubbling around the edges, about 20 minutes, until bubbling around the edges.
• Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot and add the cheddar.
• In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture.
• Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Top with additional cheese if desired, and bake a few minutes more until cheese is melted.