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MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Try Ree Drummond's creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups dried macaroni
1 whole egg
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard (more if desired)
1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking
Salt
Seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional spices: cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme
1 pound thick-cut peppered bacon
3 yellow onions, halved and sliced
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces gorgonzola
Cooked sliders and/or macaroni and cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cook the macaroni until still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg. In a large pot, melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook for a couple of minutes, whisking constantly. Don't let it burn. Pour in the milk, add the mustard and whisk until smooth. Cook until very thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs. Whisk together until smooth. Pour the egg into the sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth. Add in the cheese and stir to melt. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and the pepper. Add any additional spices if desired. Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT.
  • Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Serve immediately (while it's still very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese and bake until bubbly and golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into bite-size pieces.
  • In a separate pan, cook the onions in the butter over a low heat until caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Use a fork to crumble the gorgonzola.
  • Put the bacon, caramelized onions and crumbled gorgonzola into separate bowls. Serve as delicious toppings for both sliders and macaroni cheese.

KRAFT MACARONI & CHEESE DINNER



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Looking for the recipe for your favorite macaroni & cheese dinner? Look no further! Dig into KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner with the steps to make this cheesy classic.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     1 Bag, 5 Dinners

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 qt. (6 cups) water
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1/4 cup margarine, cut up
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Add Macaroni; cook 7 to 8 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain. (Do not rinse.) Return macaroni to pan.
  • Add margarine, milk and Cheese Sauce Mix; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

MAC 'N' CHEESE DINNER



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Don't settle for ordinary mac and cheese. This version is my kids' favorite, so I always make a huge pot. It's an easy recipe to cut down or double (or triple!). It can also be made into a low-fat recipe if you use nonfat milk, reduced-fat cheeses and lean ham. -Raymond James, Port Orchard, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
2/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in boiling water for 3 minutes. Add carrots and peas; return to a boil. Cook until macaroni is tender, 5-6 minutes longer. Drain; add ham. , In a 1-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the milk and cream cheese. Cover and microwave at 50% power for 3 minutes; stir. Cook until cream cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes longer. Stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 609mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

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