Ooey Gooey Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

OOEY GOOEY MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant. Stir in flour, mustard powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk in half-and-half. Simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add processed cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
• Pour cheese sauce over cooked pasta; stir well to combine.

OOEY GOOEY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni in boiling water for 6 minutes.
• Drain and pour into greased 2-quart baking pan.
• You can use a 9 x 9-inch pan--it will be full.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in heavy pan.
• Whisk in the flour until smooth.
• Gradually whisk in the milk.
• Cook until it thickens a bit.
• Stir in the cheese, cooking until it is melted.
• Mixture will be very"gooey".
• Season to taste.
• Carefully pour cheese sauce over the cooked macaroni.
• (You also can just mix the noodles into the sauce and then transfer back into the pan.) Place cookie sheet under pan in case of"boil-overs".
• Place in 350 degree oven and bake 40 minutes, or until bubbly and top is beginning to brown.
• If you wish, you may cut cheese slices into shapes and place on top after removing from oven.

OOEY GOOEY MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta per the manufacturer's al dente specifications, then rinse with cold water in a colander. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a 4-quart Dutch oven, melt the butter over low heat, then add the flour, stirring until thickened. Add the cream, evaporated milk, cayenne pepper and some salt and pepper, then whisk until thickened to the point that the sauce coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and a tablespoon or two of the white sauce to temper the yolks, stirring constantly. Add the tempered yolks back to the white sauce, whisking, then add the Cheddar, followed by the American cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted completely. (If the cheese is not melting completely, return the saucepan to the stovetop over low heat and stir just until the cheese melts.) Gently stir in the pasta until coated. (The mac and cheese can be served at this point if desired, for a stovetop version.)
• Turn the mixture out into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Crumble the chips on top of the mac and cheese and bake until golden brown and bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes. (If traveling with the mac and cheese, put a lid on it and bake on-site, preferably over a campfire!)

OOEY GOOEY MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta per the manufacturer's al dente specifications, then rinse with cold water in a colander. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
• In a 4-quart Dutch oven, melt the butter over low heat, then add the flour, stirring until thickened. Add the cream, evaporated milk, cayenne pepper and some salt and pepper, then whisk until thickened to the point that the sauce coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and a tablespoon or two of the white sauce to temper the yolks, stirring constantly. Add the tempered yolks back to the white sauce, whisking, then add the Cheddar, followed by the American cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted completely. (If the cheese is not melting completely, return the saucepan to the stovetop over low heat and stir just until the cheese melts.) Gently stir in the pasta until coated. (The mac and cheese can be served at this point if desired, for a stovetop version.)
• Turn the mixture out into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Crumble the chips on top of the mac and cheese and bake until golden brown and bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes. (If traveling with the mac and cheese, put a lid on it and bake on-site, preferably over a campfire!)

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Add kale; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until wilted. Spoon into bowl; set aside.
• Heat remaining oil in same pan. Whisk in flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add 1-1/4 cups shredded cheese, 1 Tbsp. Parmesan and mustard; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until shredded cheese is melted.
• Drain macaroni. Add to cheese sauce along with the kale; mix well. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheeses.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

TAYLOR HICKS' GOOEY MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Boil the pasta in a 2-quart saucepan in plenty of water until tender, about 7-9 minutes. Drain. , In a medium saucepan, mix butter and cheeses (reserve 1/4 cup of the cheddar). Stir until the cheeses melt. , Add the sour cream, salt, milk, mustard, garlic powder and pepper to the butter/cheese mixture and stir well. Then add drained pasta and mix well. , Pour into a baking dish coated with non-stick spray. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. , Bake, uncovered at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

DOUBLE-CHEESE MACARONI

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, place cottage cheese in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Gradually add cream and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Drain macaroni; transfer to a large bowl. Add the cheddar cheese, cottage cheese and white sauce; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. (Dish will be full.) Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over the top.
• Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

BAKED MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheese, sour cream and pepper; spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
• Mix cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over ingredients in casserole.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.