Baked Macaroni And Gouda Recipes

SMOKED GOUDA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10 inch casserole dish.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until a roux forms. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until sauce is smooth and thick and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
• Combine cooked pasta and cheese sauce; transfer to prepared dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until heated through.

BAKED MAC & CHEESE W/ GOUDA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Spray a shallow 8x8 baking dish; set aside.
• Generously salt boiling water; add pasta. Cook, according to package instructions, until 2 minutes short of al dente.
• Drain pasta, rinse with cold water, drain and return to pot.
• While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium. Whisk in seasonings; then whisk in flour to form a thick paste.
• Slowly whisk in milk. Bring to a low boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer until sauce is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• To baking dish, layering:.
• Add 1/2 of cooked macaroni. Add 1/2 of sauce, 1/2 of each cheese. Repeat and top with cheeses.
• Can be made several hours in advance, covered and refrigerated until time to bake.
• Bake covered for 15-20 minutes.
• Uncover and bake until topping is golden and sauce is bubbling, an additional 15-20 minutes.
• *If refrigerated, additional time may be needed until it is bubbly and slightly browned.
• Cool 5 minutes before serving.
• *Notes: I use a packet of G. Washington Golden seasoning instead of salt & pepper. If you can find it, it is a great universal seasoning for sauces.
• April 2012, EDIT TO ADD: if doubling this recipe, use only 5 tablespoons of flour and 6 cups of milk. If you do not, you run the risk of a not so creamy and somewhat dry end result. At times I have added a bit more milk than recommended because the under cooked macaroni will absorb some of the milk. IMO a little creamier is better than too dry.

CREAMY MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Grate the cheese and gather all ingredients.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil then add a generous pinch of salt. Cook the pasta 1 minute less than the package calls for then drain.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan then whisk in the flour until smooth and cook 1 minute.
• Gradually add the milk, salt and pepper then bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
• Reduce the heat then add the cheeses and stir until the sauce is smooth. Add the drained macaroni and gently stir to coat then eat right away (see below for Baked Mac and Cheese).

REALLY GOUDA MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter on a griddle over medium-high heat. Add bread and cook until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Set aside to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain macaroni and transfer to a large bowl.
• Place cooled toast in a resealable bag and slowly crush with the bottom of a saucepan or a rolling pin. Set bread crumbs aside.
• Mix Cheddar and Gouda cheeses together and divide into 4 equal piles.
• Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• While butter is melting, whisk 1 cup milk and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch has dissolved. Add milk-cornstarch mixture to the melted butter. Gradually mix in remaining 1/2 cup milk and half-and-half. Cook, whisking continuously, until mixture thickens to the consistency of a milkshake, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 2 piles of cheese, one at a time, whisking after each addition until cheese has completely melted.
• Pour cheese sauce over cooked macaroni and mix to coat. Transfer 1/2 of the mac and cheese mixture to the reserved baking pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle 1 pile of cheese over top. Evenly distribute the rest of the mac and cheese mixture into the pan, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and top with reserved breadcrumbs.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

BAKED MACARONI AND GOUDA CHEESE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350º.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, about 11 minutes (or as directed on package).
• Meanwhile, heat a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Transfer the sausage to a large bowl and wipe the saucepan clean.
• Add the pasta and 1 cup caramelized onions to the sausage and stir to combine.
• In a medium saucepan or a microwave oven, heat the milk until steaming.
• Return the large saucepan to the stove, add the butter and melt over medium heat.
• Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes.
• Whisk in the hot milk, 1/4 cup at a time, and continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thick and comes to a simmer.
• Add 2 1/2 cups cheese, remove from the heat and whisk until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Add the cheese sauce to the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
• Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and add the pasta mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup caramelized onions and 1 1/2 cups cheese on top.
• Bake until golden and bubbling, about 40 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Put the water, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the oil in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 8 minutes. In a small, heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly. Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the white pepper and continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes. Remove the white sauce from the heat and stir in the cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese melts. Lightly grease a 6 1/2 by 10-inch casserole dish with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter. Combine the cheese sauce and macaroni in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Pour into the prepared casserole and bake until lightly golden on top, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve hot. Garnish with parsley.

BAKED MACARONI AND GOUDA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350F. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente, about 11 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat a large, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and wipe the sausage pan clean. 3. Add the pasta and 1 cup carmelized onions to the sausage and stir to combine. In a medium saucepan or a microwave oven, heat the milk until steaming. 4. Return the large saucepan to the stove, add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes. Whisk in the hot milk, 1/4 cup at a time, and continue whisking until the sauce is smooth and thick and comes to a simmer. Add 2 1/2 cups cheese, remove from the heat and whisk until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add the cheese sauce to the pasta mixture and stir to combine. 5. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish and add the pasta mixture in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup carmelized onions and 1 1/2 cups cheese on top. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.