As Close To Grannys Baked Macaroni Cheese Recipes

GRANDMA'S BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• In saucepan, melt butter.
• Remove from heat; blend in flour & salt.
• Add milk; heat, stirring constantly until sauce thickens a little and is smooth.
• Add 3 C cheese, heat until melted.
• Combine macaroni & sauce in casserole pan.
• Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until top of casserole is golden brown.

BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
• Fill a large pot with water and add 1 Tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil.
• Stir in the macaroni and cook uncovered until pasta is cooked through but firm to the bite. (about 8 minutes depending on your stove). Turn burner off, remove from heat and drain.
• In a separate large skillet {or dutch oven}, combine 1/4 cup of butter, and flour over medium to low heat until a thick paste is created.
• Slowly add all the milk to the flour paste mixture, 1/4 cup at a time stirring well to incorporate each time before adding the next 1/4 cup so that the roux stays creamy and smooth. DON'T PANIC at this stage. Your mixture will become thick and goopy first then will thin out. Just keep adding the milk 1/4 cup at a time and mixing well after each addition and you'll get a perfect roux.
• Add salt and cheddar cheese (1 cup at a time) and stir until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened.
• Pour noodles into the cheese mixture, stir to combine and then pour the entire mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish. {If using dutch oven, just bake in dutch oven, no need to dirty another pan!}
• Mix the melted butter & crushed Ritz crackers together. Sprinkle on top of Macaroni.
• Bake in oven for 45 minutes until top is golden.
• Serve Immediately

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
• In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.
• Whisk the egg and milk together in a large cup. Add butter and cheese to the egg and milk. Stir well.
• Place the lightly cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese liquid over the macaroni, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir well. Press the mixture evenly around the baking dish.
• Bake uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is brown.

AS CLOSE TO GRANNY'S BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Boil elbow macaroni as directed on package. Set aside.
• Melt butter in saucepan.
• Blend flour, milk & cream. Cook stirring constantly until boil (2 to 3 minutes).
• Remove from heat and add papricka, pepper, and 2 C of grated sharp cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
• Stir in cooked elbow macaroni and salt to taste.
• Spoon final mixture into a small casserole dish.
• Garnish top with remaining grated sharp cheddar cheese.
• 'Dot' top with additional butter. (I usually dot with another 2 tbl of butter).
• Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.