Macaroni And Cheese Texas Cafeteria Style Recipes

CAFETERIA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
• 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.
• Heat the milk in a small saucepan. Stir in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and hot sauce. Set aside.
• Stir 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and 3 cups cheese into the drained macaroni. Pour the hot milk mixture over the cheese and macaroni. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheddar on top. Combine the bread crumbs with the melted butter, and spread over the top. Sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, and then place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.

TEXAS BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (convection mode is best if you have it).
• Heat a large pot over medium heat with 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Add the shallot and garlic and cook, stirring, until just tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add the butter, salt, and pepper and melt.
• Add the uncooked pasta, the milk, and the water and bring slowly to a boil (I keep mine over medium heat). Cook, stirring often, untilt he pasta is tender and most of the liquid has absorbed, about 12 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in only 2 cups of the shredded cheese, sour cream, the green chiles, nutmeg, and the paprika. Taste and add more salt if desired.
• Transfer the mac and cheese to a casserole dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
• In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Toss until well combined, then sprinkle evenly over the mac and cheese.
• Transfer to oven and bake (uncovered) until the cheese and panko are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, being careful not to burn.
• Remove from oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro (if using), serve and enjoy!

CAFETERIA MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease a 2-quart casserole with a bit of butter.
• Boil macaroni in hot, salty water for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk in the microwave or on the stovetop. Whisk in mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
• When the macaroni is al dente, drain and toss with the 1 1/2 Tbsp butter. When the butter is melted, stir in 3 c of cheddar in small batches. Be sure the cheese melts well!
• Pour in the milk mixture and stir well.
• Pour the macaroni mixture into the casserole and top with remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
• If desired, combine the bread crumbs and melted butter, and sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
• Sprinkle on the paprika.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• If desired, broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top of the casserole.