Rachels Simple Flavorful Garden Mac N Cheese Recipes

RACHEL'S SIMPLE & FLAVORFUL GARDEN MAC N CHEESE

Steps:

• Divide the cheese into 1.5 cup and 1/2 cup portions, divide the cilantro into 1 tbsp portions.
• Cook the macaroni al dente in salted water, and put into a mixing bowl.
• Mix all the veggies and fixings together in a small bowl, add to the macaroni.
• In a 1.5 quart casserole dish, layer the macaroni mix and 1.5 cups of cheese to the top. Pour in the half-and-half.
• Top with the remaining cheese and cilantro and bake for 35-40 minutes at 350°F.

MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Drizzle oil into a large pot of boiling salted water. Add the macaroni and cook according to the directions on the package, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small saucepan, but don't boil it. Melt 6 tablespoons of butter in a large (4-quart) pot and add the flour. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring with a whisk. While whisking, add the hot milk and cook for a minute or two more, until thickened and smooth. Off the heat, add the Gruyere, Cheddar, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the cooked macaroni and stir well. Pour into a 3-quart baking dish.
• Slice the tomatoes and arrange on top. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, combine them with the fresh bread crumbs, and sprinkle on the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the macaroni is browned on the top.

SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS MAC 'N' CHEESE

Steps:

• cook pasta according to box directions and preheat oven to 350.
• while pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium sauté pan. once melted stir in flour and pepper.
• whisk flour until incorporated and bubbling.
• slowly add milk. stir often until milk begins to thicken and bubbles form.
• turn off heat and add 1/4 cup of parmesan and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese. whisk until combined.
• gently fold in cooked pasta and transfer to a baking dish, i typically use an 8x8 casserole.
• top with reserved parm and cheddar cheeses and dust lightly with bread crumbs.
• bake until lightly toasted on top.

MACARONI AND CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat a medium, deep skillet over medium heat. Add oil and butter. When butter melts into the oil, add flour and combine. Gently cook, whisking flour and butter together, until smooth and flour has had a chance to cook, about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk while continuing to whisk. Gently bring milk to a bubble while stirring frequently. Allow the milk to thicken a bit, then stir in 2 cups of shredded Cheddar cheese a handful at a time. Season sauce with nutmeg and cayenne. Taste and add a little salt, if you like. Add cooked pasta to sauce and coat completely by turning over and over in the cheese sauce. Transfer to a flameproof baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Place baking dish under a hot broiler and brown the Cheddar cheese on top.