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.

RACHEL'S FANCY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375.
• Mix Swiss and mozzarella cheeses together.
• Melt butter in medium saucepan.
• Stir in flour, salt, mustard, and pepper until smooth.
• Remove from heat and slowly stir in milk until mixture is smooth.
• Place back on heat and stir constantly until mixture is thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of cheese.
• Combine the cheese mixture with prepared noodles and place in a greased 2 quart casserole dish.
• Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top.
• Bake at 375 for about 25 minutes or until slightly browned on top.

FLAVORFUL MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Shred cheese(keep some cheese aside to place on the top) and combine in sauce pan with cream of mushroom soup andmilk. Bring to a soft boil till cheese is melted.
• Remove from heat stir in bread crumbs.If you use crackers crush them in a sandwich bag till finely crushed.
• Boil macaroni (still a little firm); drain.
• Pour about 1/2 into a casserole dish and stir in cheese mixture; stir in the rest of the macaroni till mixed in with cheese sauce.
• Place some cheese on the top. A thin layer works well.
• Pour a small amount of milk (1/4 cup or so) over the top of the cheese. Cover dish and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes then remove cover. If you like crispy edges and bake 10 to 15 more minutes.