Best Imperial Macaroni Casserole Recipes

MACLAREN'S IMPERIAL CHEESE AND MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 3 quart dutch oven, or equivalent with non stick spray and set aside.
• In a medium sized pot, over medium high heat,.
• fry bacon until just crisp.
• Drain on paper towel.
• Set aside.
• Saute the mushrooms in the remaining bacon drippings until tender.
• Remove and set aside.
• Add the butter to the pot and melt.
• Stir in the garlic and onion.
• Add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Do not brown.
• Heat the milk in the microwave on high until hot.
• approximately 3 minutes.
• Pour in the milk and whisk smooth.
• Cook until it starts to thicken.
• Add the cheese, mustard powder, salt & pepper to taste.
• Mix until melted.
• Combine the cooked macaroni, bacon, mushrooms and sauce.
• Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
• Toss together the butter and crumbs and sprinkle on top.
• Bake 30 minutes or until bubbling.

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Cook macaroni al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
• Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in milk, cream, mustard powder, onion powder, salt & pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese & 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using.
• Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 18-24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

IMPERIAL MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt the margarine in a large sauce pan. Saute the onion until transparent.
• Blend in the flour and seasonings.
• Stir in the milk gradually; cook until thickened.
• Add the cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
• Add the macaroni and the canned tomatoes, mixing well.
• Pour into a greased 2-qt baking dish. Slice the fresh tomato and arrange on top. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the surface.
• Bake in a moderate oven (375*F) for 30 to 35 minutes.

EASY MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook macaroni and drain.
• Chop up onion, bell pepper and celery into small pieces.
• In skillet, melt butter and cook onions, celery, and bell pepper in butter until tender.
• Then add tomatoes and soup.
• Cook about three to five minutes longer.
• In casserole dish put a layer of macaroni, a layer of soup mixture, and a layer of cheese.
• Repeat layers, ending with cheese on the top.
• Bake until cheese melts.

HEARTY MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to prepared macaroni. Stir in tomatoes., Divide half of mixture between two greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining mixture., Sprinkle remaining cheese over one casserole. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Sprinkle the second casserole with French-fried onions. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through., To use frozen casserole: Completely thaw in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425ºF.
• Spread tomatoes onto one side of parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet; spread bacon onto other side. Bake 15 min. or until bacon is crisp and tomatoes are roasted.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 min. Whisk in flour; cook and stir 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Add 1-1/2 cups shredded cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until shredded cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
• Drain bacon on paper towels; drain pasta in colander. Add both to cheese sauce along with the tomatoes and basil; mix well. Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheeses.
• Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

GROUND BEEF MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomato sauce; heat through., Drain macaroni; transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the egg, soup, milk, butter and parsley; pour over macaroni. Spoon beef mixture over top; sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.