Best Birds Famous Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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BEST-EVER MACARONI AND CHEESE



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In the South, mac 'n cheese is like everyone's favorite aunt-and this best-ever recipe beats out the rest.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Casserole

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 ounces uncooked large elbow macaroni, large shells, or cavatappi pasta
6 tablespoons salted butter
⅓ cup grated yellow onion
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups milk
1 ¾ cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces extra-sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), plus 4 oz. diced (about 1 cup), divided
4 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded, (about 1 cup), plus 4 oz. diced (about 1 cup), divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium. Add next 6 ingredients; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add flour, and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup each of shredded Cheddar cheeses until melted. (Reserve remaining 1/4 cup each of shredded cheeses.) Stir in pasta and diced cheeses; pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
  • Bake on a rimmed baking sheet in preheated oven until bubbly and golden, 30 minutes. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle with reserved shredded cheeses; broil 6 inches from heat until cheeses are melted and golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from oven; cool slightly on a wire rack, about 15 minutes.

BIRD'S FAMOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE (LITE)



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This is a lighter side of my Recipe #263081 and prepared in a slow cooker. I've reduced the calories down from 616, fat down from 38g, and carbs down from 44.5g.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Cheese

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup reduced fat margarine, cut into pieces
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese (mild)
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly shredded (or Romano mix)
1 (12 ounce) can cheddar cheese soup
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, mix margarine and milk. Add the cheeses and cheese soup until the cheeses melt.
  • Add the eggs, sour cream, mustard, salt, and pepper and stir well.
  • Add macaroni and stir again. Set the slow cooker on low setting and cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.5, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 108.4, Sodium 1139.1, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 22

PATTI LABELLE'S MACARONI AND CHEESE RECIPE



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound macaroni
9 tablespoons butter, separated
1/2 cup Muenster cheese, shredded
1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 cups half-and-half
8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grease a deep, 2 1/2-quart baking dish with butter.
  • Fill a large pot with water. Mix in the vegetable oil and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
  • Melt 8 tablespoons of butter in the microwave or a saucepan. Pour the butter into the macaroni and stir.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded Muenster, mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheeses.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheeses to the macaroni. Stir in the half-and-half, Velveeta, and eggs; season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the mac and cheese into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese evenly. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top turns golden brown and the cheeses start to bubble. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 cal

BIRD'S FAMOUS MACARONI AND CHEESE



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A fabulous always-requested recipe! I stongly suggest buying block cheeses and grating/shredding them fresh for the most flavorful macaroni and cheese you will ever taste. For a healthier version, try Recipe #272413.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups 2% low-fat milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese (or parm or romano mix)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces elbow macaroni, fully cooked (large style)
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in flour, salt, dry mustard and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and heavy cream, stirring continuously until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in cheeses (a little at a time) and mix until smooth and cheese has melted.
  • In a large bowl, pour cheese mixture over macaroni, mixing well. Place mixture into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.6, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 21.3, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 899.7, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.4, Protein 24

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