Maclarens Imperial Cheese And Macaroni Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 3 quart dutch oven, or equivalent with non stick spray and set aside.
• In a medium sized pot, over medium high heat,.
• fry bacon until just crisp.
• Drain on paper towel.
• Set aside.
• Saute the mushrooms in the remaining bacon drippings until tender.
• Remove and set aside.
• Add the butter to the pot and melt.
• Stir in the garlic and onion.
• Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Do not brown.
• Heat the milk in the microwave on high until hot.
• approximately 3 minutes.
• Pour in the milk and whisk smooth.
• Cook until it starts to thicken.
• Add the cheese, mustard powder, salt & pepper to taste.
• Mix until melted.
• Combine the cooked macaroni, bacon, mushrooms and sauce.
• Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
• Toss together the butter and crumbs and sprinkle on top.
• Bake 30 minutes or until bubbling.

Steps:

• Heat a medium, deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil and butter. When butter melts into the oil, add flour and combine. Gently cook, whisking flour and butter together, until smooth and flour has had a chance to cook, about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Gently bring milk to a bubble while stirring frequently. Allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like. Add cooked pasta to sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce. Transfer to a flameproof baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Place baking dish under a hot broiler and brown the Cheddar cheese on top.

Steps:

• Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until done, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and toss it with 2 tablespoons butter; set aside.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Coat a large baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter and set it aside. Put the milk into a saucepan and add the clove studded onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and mustard. Warm over medium low heat until the milk starts to steam, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the flavors infuse while you make the roux. In a large pot over medium heat add 2 tablespoons butter and the flour. Cook, stirring, for about 2 to 3 minutes; don't let the roux color. Strain the infused milk onto the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes until the sauce is thick. Remove from the heat and add 1/2 the grated Cheddar and 1/2 the Parmesan; stir until it is melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour this over the macaroni, add the chunks of Cheddar, and mix until well blended; put this into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the top. Bake until the top is golden and crusty, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Steps:

• 1 COMBINE all ingredients in food processor. Add more beer if needed to achieve spreading consistency. 2 CHILL at least 1 hour to blend flavours.

Steps:

• Melt the margarine in a large sauce pan. Saute the onion until transparent.
• Blend in the flour and seasonings.
• Stir in the milk gradually; cook until thickened.
• Add the cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
• Add the macaroni and the canned tomatoes, mixing well.
• Pour into a greased 2-qt baking dish. Slice the fresh tomato and arrange on top. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the surface.
• Bake in a moderate oven (375*F) for 30 to 35 minutes.