Best Best Baked Macaroni Recipes

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Provided by AinsleyRose

Categories Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1 (8 ounce) container refrigerated sharp cheese spread (if you can't find it, Cheese Whiz is an okay substitute but really go for the sharp spread)
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8-1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt (depends how salt sensitive you are)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 -2 dash cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup Velveeta cheese (in small cubes)
2 -3 slices American cheese (reserve for topping casserole)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs or 1/4 cup cracker crumb

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Cook macaroni just until al dente and drain, set aside.
While pasta is boiling, melt the butter in a large saucepan.
Whisk in the flour over medium heat until smooth & bubbly (only about a minute).
Stir in evaporated milk, cheese spread, pepper, mustard, seasoned salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper Keep cooking and stirring over medium heat until sauce has thickened (about 3 or 4 minutes).
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and Velveeta to the white sauce and stir just until cheeses have melted.
Add macaroni and stir until pasta is evenly coated with the cheese sauce.
Pour into a casserole dish sprayed with Pam.
Arrange cheese slices on top, sprinkle with cracker crumbs and dot somewhat generously with butter.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until top is nice and golden and casserole is heated through.
Let stand about 5 minutes before serving and enjoy!

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Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces elbow macaroni (about 3 cups)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 ½ cups milk, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 lb (16-ounces) cubed (1/2 inch size) Velveeta cheese
8 ounce shredded Kraft Mild Cheddar Cheese (about 2 cups), divided
8 ounce shredded Kraft Monterrey Jack Cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. 1. Cook macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender but not mushy, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and pour into a large mixing bowl. 2. Melt on low the Velvetta Cheese and ¾ cup milk until melted (stir often) 3. Pour Melted Cheese Sauce over Pasta and Stir. Add in butter, ¾ cups milk, eggs, 1 cup shredded cheeses, salt and pepper. Mix well and transfer to a 2 quart baking dish. Pour the remaining cheese on top. Bake until top crust is golden brown and casserole is bubbling, about 25 minutes