Mac And Cheese Casserole Recipes

MILLION DOLLAR MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE (VIDEO)

Steps:

• Cook pasta just until al dente according to package directions - don't overcook! Strain and rinse with cold water.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees 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 25-30 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.

BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
• In a large pot of salted water, lightly boil the macaroni for about 5 minutes until half-cooked.
• Whisk the egg and milk together in a large cup. Add butter and cheese to the egg and milk. Stir well.
• Place the lightly cooked macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg and cheese liquid over the macaroni, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir well. Press the mixture evenly around the baking dish.
• Bake uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the top is brown.

SOUTHERN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• to get started with this amazing southern baked macaroni and cheese casserole, you will have to bring some water to a boil, over high heat.
• Once the water is boiling, add in the 3 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni pasta, and cook until it's nice and firm, but not overly cooked.
• Next, toss 4 tbsp of salted butter into a large sauce pan, and melt over medium heat.
• Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in 3 tbsp of all purpose flour.
• Whisk the flour with the butter, and make sure that there aren't any lumps.
• Now pour the half & half into the sauce pan, and whisk until smooth.
• Let the flour, butter, and half & half mixture cook until it starts to thicken, then reduce the heat to low medium.
• Add in 8 oz of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and mix until well incorporated.
• Sprinkle the seasoning salt & black pepper in the cheese sauce, and stir.
• Place the cooked & drained elbow macaroni pasta into a large bowl, then add in the cheese sauce.
• Fold the macaroni and cheese sauce until everything is well incorporated.
• Grab a 9x13 bake dish, and butter or lightly oil it.
• Combine the remaining shredded sharp cheddar cheese with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
• Add a layer of the macaroni and cheese at the bottom of the bake dish, then top with a heavy layer of cheese. Repeat
• Melt two tbsp of salted butter, and combine it with the Italian panko bread crumbs.
• Top the creamy macaroni and cheese casserole with the buttery panko bread crumbs.
• Bake in the oven, uncovered, on 350 F for about 25-30 minutes.
• Serve & enjoy the best ever southern baked macaroni and cheese casserole!!

CREAMY MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Cook macaroni 1-2 minutes less than package directions indicate, so soft but not mushy. Drain and run under cold water.
• Melt 4 Tbs butter over medium heat in a large saucepan.
• Once butter is melted, whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in cream, milk, mustard and onion powder. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in remaining butter, parmesan cheese, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, and 2 cups white cheddar cheese until melted.
• Taste, and add salt and pepper to preference.
• Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining sharp cheddar cheese.
• Bake 18-20 minutes or until bubbly. Be careful to not overcook, you want it to be a little runny, it will thicken as it cools.
• Cool 10 minutes before serving to let it thicken.

HAM, MACARONI, AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Melt the margarine in a saucepan.
• Stir in the flour until well mixed.
• Pour in the milk, stirring until thickened. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of the cheese and mix well.
• Stir ham into the cheese sauce; then stir the cheese sauce into the macaroni in a casserole dish.
• Top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes.

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Cook macaroni al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
• Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in milk, cream, mustard powder, onion powder, salt & pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese & 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using.
• Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 18-24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge of pan. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese and butter. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir until cheese is almost melted. Stir in bread crumbs. In a bowl, combine the macaroni, egg yolks, pimientos, parsley, onion and salt. Stir in cheese mixture; mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into macaroni mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.

CAULIFLOWER "MAC" AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season the water with salt.
• Spray the baking dish with vegetable oil spray.
• Cook the cauliflower in the boiling water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and pat between several layers of paper towels to dry. Transfer the cauliflower to the baking dish and set aside.
• Bring the cream to a simmer in a small saucepan, and whisk in the cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, salt, pepper and garlic and whisk just until the cheese melts, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour over the cauliflower, and stir to combine. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake until browned and bubbly hot, about 15 minutes. Serve.

CREAMY WHITE CHEDDAR BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13" ceramic baking dish or a large ceramic oval baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter, and set aside.
• Stir the elbow macaroni into a large pot of boiling salted water. Cook to al dente, about 5 minutes after the water returns to a boil. Immediately drain in a colander and rinse under cold water. Then set aside.
• Warm the milk in microwave on high for 20 seconds, or pour it into a saucepan and warm over medium-low heat to just below simmer.
• Meanwhile, in a separate pan, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. I reuse the Dutch oven that I cook the macaroni in for this step. Reduce the heat to low, and whisk in the flour for 2 minutes, being careful not to let it brown.
• Continue whisking, and add the warmed milk in small amounts, taking care to whisk until smooth after each addition. Continue stirring the white sauce until it thickens and comes to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the white sauce from heat and whisk in the salt, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper to taste, and half of the shredded cheese. Taste the sauce at this point, and adjust the seasoning as needed. Then stir in the drained macaroni.
• Spread a third of the macaroni mixture over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle a third of the remaining shredded cheese over the top. Spoon another third of the pasta on top, and layer with another third of the cheese. Finish with the remaining pasta mixture, and then top with the remaining shredded cheese. Sprinkle crushed Kettle Cooked Nashville Hot Chicken potato chips over the top.
• Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges and bubbling throughout. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large bowl combine macaroni, processed cheese, mixed vegetables, mushroom soup, 1/2 of a soup can of water and sausage. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 20 to 25 minutes.

BEST-EVER MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium. Add next 6 ingredients; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add flour, and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup each of shredded Cheddar cheeses until melted. (Reserve remaining 1/4 cup each of shredded cheeses.) Stir in pasta and diced cheeses; pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
• Bake on a rimmed baking sheet in preheated oven until bubbly and golden, 30 minutes. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle with reserved shredded cheeses; broil 6 inches from heat until cheeses are melted and golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from oven; cool slightly on a wire rack, about 15 minutes.