Lancaster County Creamy Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

EXTRA RICH-AND-CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Combine the evaporated milk, eggs, havarti, Colby jack, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the nutmeg in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Add the pasta and sour cream to the sauce; toss to coat, then let sit 5 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly. Add the reserved cooking water to loosen, if desired.

LANCASTER COUNTY CREAMY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F; lightly butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Cook the macaroni according to package directions; rinse, drain, set aside.
• In a medium sized saucepan, melt the butter.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the flour, mustard, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring frequently, until bubbly.
• Return the saucepan to the stovetop and gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a good simmer, whisking continually, then lower the temperature and simmer for 1 minute.
• Lower the heat and radually add in 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar, stirring constantly, and cook until cheese is melted.
• Stir in the cooked macaroni.
• Turn mixture into the buttered casserole dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Top with the sliced tomato, then the croutons.
• Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

COUNTRY STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• For topping; in a bowl combine the breadcrumbs with melted butter; set aside.
• In a large saucepan, cook the macaroni until firm-tender; drain, and add the Velveeta cheese, stir well; set aside.
• In a medium saucepan melt butter, add flour; stir well.
• Add in the milk or half and half, mustard, cream cheese, salt and pepper, then stir until cream cheese is thoroughly combined and melted.
• Add in parsley then pour over macaroni mixture.
• Transfer to a large casserole dish.
• Top with 1-1/2 cups breadcrumbs mixed with 2 Tbsp melted butter.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until top is a light golden brown.