Best New Orleans Baked Mac N Cheese Recipe By Tasty Recipes

New Orleans Baked Mac 'N' Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Matt Ciampa

Categories Sides

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for boiling
1 lb dried spathetti
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 qt half & half
½ cup heavy cream
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until incorporated and smooth. Cook until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne and whisk to combine.
Gradually add the half-and-half, whisking for 30-60 seconds between each addition until starting to thicken before adding more. Whisk in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and no lumps remain. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly to prevent scorching on the bottom of the pot.
Reduce the heat to medium and whisk in 2 cups (200 g) cheddar, 1 cup (100 g) pepper Jack, and 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella until the cheese is melted. Remove the pot from the heat.
Add the spaghetti to a 9 x 13-inch (13 x 22 cm) baking dish and pour the cheese sauce on top. Stir well to coat the noodles with the sauce.
In a medium bowl, toss together the remaining 2 cups (200 g) cheddar, 1 cup (100 g) pepper Jack, and 1 cup (100 g) mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle evenly over the top of the spaghetti.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1022 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 7 grams

Baked Macaroni & Cheese Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Kroger

Categories Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz Murray's® Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese
8 oz Murray's® Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
2 large eggs
1 can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 package dried elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the baking dish
4 cups Murray's® Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Cut the Murray's® Mild Yellow Cheddar Cheese and Sharp White Cheddar Cheese into ½" cubes.
Add the eggs, evaporated milk, salt, sugar, and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook for 5-8 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the macaroni sit in the hot water for 3 minutes, until tender. Drain the macaroni and return to the pot.
Turn the heat to low and add the butter and Murray's® Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Stir until the butter and cheese are completely melted.
Pour the macaroni into a 9"x13" baking dish greased with butter and spread evenly. Add the egg and milk mixture and the cubed cheese, and carefully fold into the macaroni until well combined.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the top of the macaroni is golden brown.
Enjoy!