Emerils Tater Tots N Cheese Bake Recipes

EMERIL'S THREE-CHEESE BAKED MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni 6 minutes (it will be undercooked). Drain. Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium and add bacon. Cook until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon mixture to a medium bowl. Add macaroni and stir to combine.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and evaporated milk. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne, nutmeg, and cheeses; mix well. Add macaroni mixture and stir well to combine. Transfer to an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish or 2-quart gratin dish. With a spoon, gently spread mixture to form an even layer. Bake just until sauce is bubbling at edges, 12 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

EMERIL'S SEAFOOD MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook macaroni 2 minutes less than al dente. Drain; rinse with cold water. Set aside.
• While pasta is cooking, melt butter over medium in a large saucepan. Transfer 2 tablespoons melted butter to a medium bowl, and reserve. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add milk; whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, and cook until sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg.
• Remove pan from heat. Fold in seafood, macaroni, and cheese; transfer to a shallow 4-quart baking dish. To bowl with reserved melted butter, add breadcrumbs and Creole seasoning; toss, and scatter over macaroni mixture. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until topping is golden and sauce is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

TATER TOT BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onions. Drain excess fat, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread the beef mixture evenly over the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Arrange tater tots evenly over beef layer. In a small bowl, stir the soup into the milk until smooth; pour over tater tot and beef layers. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly brown.

MACARONI WITH 4 CHEESES!

Steps:

• In a heavy, medium saucepan melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over low heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and whisk in the half and half little by little. Cook until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat, season with the salt, pepper, hot sauce and 4 ounces of the grated parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Cover and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add salt to taste and, while stirring, add the macaroni. Return to a boil, reduce the heat to a low boil and cook for about 5 minutes, or until macaroni is very al dente (slightly undercooked). Drain in a colander and return the macaroni to the pot. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the garlic and stir to combine. Add the bechamel sauce and stir until well combined. Set aside.
• Using the remaining tablespoon of butter, grease a 3-quart baking dish or casserole and set aside.
• In a large bowl combine 4 ounces of the remaining parmesan cheese, cheddar, fontina and gruyere cheeses. Toss to combine.
• Place one-third of the macaroni in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Top with one-third of the mixed cheeses. Top with another third of the macaroni and another third of the cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture. In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, remaining 1/2 ounce of grated parmesan, and the Essence and toss to combine. Sprinkle this over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the macaroni and cheese is bubbly and hot and the top is golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

CHEEZ WHIZ & TATER TOTS BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Brown meat; drain. Mix with remaining ingredients.
• Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

BACON TATER TOTS BAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine soup, sour cream and onion. Add the bacon and Tater Tots; stir until combined.
• Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
• Cover and bake at 350° for 50 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 8-10 minutes longer or until golden brown.

EMERIL'S TATER TOTS 'N CHEESE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 9 by 9 by 2-inch square baking dish with the butter.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together.
• Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
• Add 1 cup of the yellow cheddar cheese, 1 cup of the white cheddar cheese, the ham and the tater tots.
• Mix the mixture thoroughly.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese.
• Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

EMERIL'S KICKED UP MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain. Set aside.
• Grease a 9 x 9 x 2-inch square baking dish with the butter.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
• Season mixture with salt and pepper.
• Add 1 cup Cheddar cheese, 1 cup White Cheddar cheese and the tater tots. Mix thoroughly.
• Pour cooked pasta into oven-safe baking dish.
• Pour cheese mixture over pasta.
• Sprinkle top with remaining cheese.
• Place in oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden-brown.

KICKED UP MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 by 9 by 2-inch square baking dish with the butter. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese, 1 cup of the White Cheddar cheese, the ham and the tater tots. Mix the mixture thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese. Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

KICKED UP MAC AND CHEESE BY EMERIL LAGASSE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x12 inch square baking dish with the butter. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Add 1 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese, 1 1/2 cup of the white cheddar cheese and the tater tots. Mix the mixture thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle the top with the 1 cup remaining cheese.
• 2. Place in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown. (Sometimes I add a little Cayenne to it for another kick. hehe)
• 3. Delicious served up with some steaks & a nice salad.

BRUSSEL SPROUTS AND CHEDDAR CHEESE BAKE (EMERIL) RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a 12" saute pan over medium high heat, render the bacon until crisp and golden, about 8 mins. Remove the bacon from the pan using a slotted spoon to a heat proof bowl. Add onion to the pan and cook for 4 mins or until wilted and beginning to carmelize. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for another 2 mins, stirring occasionally. Remove the onions and garlic from the pan to the same bowl with bacon. Add 1 1/2 TBSP of butter to the pan along with half the Brussels sprouts and 1/2 tsp thyme. Cook the sprouts for 2 to 3 mins on on side until they begin to brown. Add 1/2 the chicken stock, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp pepper. Flip the Brussels sprouts and continue to cook for another minute. Remove them from the pan to bowl with bacon and onions. Add remaining 1 1/2 TBSP of butter and cook the remaining Brussels sprouts in the same way, adding the remaining 1/8 cup of stock after they've browned, and seasoning them with the remaining 1/8 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Toss all of the Brussels Sprouts with the bacon and onions. Pour the mixture into a 10 x 6 baking dish. Sprinkle the top of the dish with the cheese and bake for 20 mins, or until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown on top. Serve immediately.