Jacked Up Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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SPAMARONI AND CHEESE



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Easy, economical comfort food, combining childhood favorites. My kids loved this when they were growing up.

Provided by DustyRider

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray (such as Pam®)
1 (14 ounce) package deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner mix (such as Kraft®)
1 (12 ounce) can luncheon meat (such as Spam®), cut into 1/4-inch cubes
¼ cup milk
½ cup Italian-style bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Place macaroni, cheese, cubed luncheon meat, and milk in a large bowl; mix well to combine. Turn out into casserole dish. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.1 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 29.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 2219.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

JACKED UP MACARONI AND CHEESE



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The easiest way to make boxed macaroni and cheese taste like homemade. Check out the list below to see the variations and add-ins that can take this macaroni to a whole new level. This came from What's For Dinner Family Meal Plans. I have not tried this; posting for future use.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Cheese

Time 46m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 1/4 ounces kraft cheddar cheese macaroni and cheese
7 1/4 ounces kraft white cheddar cheese macaroni and cheese
4 cups boiling water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted plus 2 tablespoons
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
10 Ritz crackers, crushed
6 slices bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add both boxes of macaroni (pasta only) into a casserole dish and add water.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 8 minutes.
  • After 8 minutes lift foil, stir gently, replace foil and bake for another 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add 2 tablespoons melted butter to the crushed Ritz crushed crackers and mix.
  • Lay strips of bacon on a plate and cover with a paper towel.
  • Microwave at 30 second intervals until bacon is crispy.
  • Once bacon is cool, crumble into pieces.
  • When pasta is ready, remove from oven and stir in 1/2 cup butter, milk and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Top with remaining cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and crushed crackers.
  • Return to oven, uncovered, until topping is golden brown and bubbling (about 15 minutes). Serve.
  • Additional add-ins: grilled chicken, broccoli, peas, tuna, salsa or ground beef.
  • Healthy Alternatives: Use whole grain or veggie pasta. Add whole grain crushed crackers for topping.

CONTEST-WINNING PEPPER JACK MAC



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When I want to make something hearty, creamy and cheesy, I go with this dish. It's comfort food at its finest. -Rianna Styx, Libertyville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
TOPPING:
3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cheddar french-fried onions, crushed

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside., In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and Worcestershire sauce until smooth; gradually add milk and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in cheeses until melted. Stir macaroni into cheese mixture., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, bacon, Parmesan cheese and onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Fat 64g fat (37g saturated fat), Cholesterol 191mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

KICKED UP MAC AND CHEESE



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This ain't your grandma's mac and cheese.

Provided by HYPERPUPPY

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups rotelle pasta
4 tablespoons butter, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
3 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons chili powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. A little at a time, whisk in milk, mustard, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and whisk in pepperjack, Cheddar and Parmesan until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and pour into shallow 2 quart baking dish.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in bread crumbs and chili powder. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 68.7 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 690.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

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