Best Simple Mac And Cheese Recipes

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SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS MAC 'N' CHEESE



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I've been working on a good mac and cheese recipe for a while and I'm pretty sure this is the best I've ever made. I use cavatappi pasta, but you can use any shape you have on hand. It's really easy and a great winter super... Enjoy!!

Provided by coffy_bean

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) box cavatappi pasta, if you use a smaller pasta, use 3/4 of the box
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
2 cups milk, i recommend measuring it out and letting it warm up on the counter for a few minutes so it doesn't s
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter, half a stick, preferably softened but not necessary
pepper
breadcrumbs (optional)

Steps:

  • cook pasta according to box directions and preheat oven to 350.
  • while pasta is cooking, melt butter in a medium sauté pan. once melted stir in flour and pepper.
  • whisk flour until incorporated and bubbling.
  • slowly add milk. stir often until milk begins to thicken and bubbles form.
  • turn off heat and add 1/4 cup of parmesan and 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese. whisk until combined.
  • gently fold in cooked pasta and transfer to a baking dish, i typically use an 8x8 casserole.
  • top with reserved parm and cheddar cheeses and dust lightly with bread crumbs.
  • bake until lightly toasted on top.

SIMPLE MAC AND CHEESE



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Super simple macaroni and cheese to make without having to make a white sauce! I have a casserole setting on my microwave and use that. Takes only 20 minutes.

Provided by BENNETT.MAYO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 ¼ cups milk
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups macaroni

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • Mix together condensed soup and cheese. Using the empty soup can, measure 1 can of milk; mix into the soup mixture. Stir in cooked pasta. Dump into a greased casserole dish, and cover.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 613.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

SIMPLE MAC AND CHEESE WITH VELVEETA



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Make and share this Simple Mac and Cheese With Velveeta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jesters Lace

Categories     Macaroni And Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
8 ounces cubed Velveeta cheese
2 cups cooked macaroni
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crushed Ritz cracker

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour. Cook and stir 30 seconds, until mixture is golden. Slowly add milk, whisking. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until thickened. Add Velveeta and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Add macaroni to cheese sauce.
  • Pour mixture into greased 2 quart dish. Top with cheddar cheese and cracker crumbs.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.9, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 20.1, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 1091.8, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 19.7

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