Billionaires Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

BILLIONAIRE'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes, or til slightly firm. Drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to large bowl.
• 2. Melt butter in heavy pan over low heat. Remove pan from heat, add flour, and stir with wooden spoon til completely mixed to make a roux. Set pan over medium heat and cook roux til little bubbles form around edges, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add milk, stirring to blend. Return pan to heat and cook, stirring constantly, til thickened. Off the heat, add cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, and onion. Stir til cheese melts and sauce is smooth. If cheese doesn't melt completely, stir gently over low heat til melted.
• 3. Fold cheese sauce into cooled macaroni with spatula. Whisk yeggs with ricotta and add to bowl with macaroni. Add half and half and stir til mixed
• 4. Set oven rack in middle position. Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 9 x 13 inch ovenproof glass baking dish with vegetable spray. Put half the macaroni mixture in prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Cover with strips of provolone. Top with remaining macaroni and smooth.
• 5. To make topping, mix melted butter, bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle topping evenly over macaroni. Cover dish with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking another 10 to 15 minutes or til macaroni is bubbling and top is nicely browned. Serve at once. Store leftovers in covered container in refrigerator. Note: The dish can be made one day ahead and kept refrigerated before baking. It's a perfect buffet dish.

RICH AND CHEESY MACARONI

Steps:

• Cook Macaroni according to package directions, drain.
• Place in a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
• In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter.
• stirr in flour, salt and sugar until smooth.
• Gradually stir in milk, bring to a boil ; cook for 2 minutes until thickened.,.
• Reduce heat; stir in American cheese until melted. Stir in cottage cheese and sour cream.
• Pour over macaroni.
• At this point you can add cooked chicken, ground beef or leave it plain.
• Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and toss with bread crumbs; sprinkle over top.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

MILLION DOLLAR MACARONI & CHEESE CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Cook pasta just until al dente according to package directions - don't overcook! Strain and rinse with cold water. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat then whisk in flour. Cook, while stirring for 2 minutes. Turn heat to low then gradually whisk in milk. Whisk cornstarch into evaporated milk and gradually add to skillet followed by Dijon mustard and all remaining spices/seasonings. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly then reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally until thickened (but not overly thick). Remove from heat and whisk in sharp cheese until melted. Add pasta and toss until evenly coated (it will seem like a lot of extra sauce which is a good thing). Pour half of the macaroni and cheese into prepared baking dish. Layer macaroni evenly with provolone cheese followed by an even layer of sour cream. Pour remaining macaroni and cheese over sour cream and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup Parmesan cheese (or more to taste). Panko topping (optional): Melt butter in olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add panko and stir to coat. Continue cooking until crumbs become golden brown. Evenly sprinkle over macaroni and cheese. Bake 22 minutes or until bubbly and inside provolone is melted. If not topping with panko, broil until Parmesan is golden. Cool 10 minutes to set before serving. NOTES *You just need enough provolone to cover the 9x13 in a single layer. Typically 8 slices medium provolone or 6 large slices as pictured from Costco. **I find this pasta equally delicious without the panko topping as the Parmesan cheese topping bakes to golden perfection

FAMILY-FAVORITE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
• While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constanly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
• Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce.
• Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.