Homemade Mac n Cheese in oven

[HockeyMom]

Homemade Creamy Mac N Cheese anyone have a good recipe to share.

Done the butter, milk, and or evaporated milk, velveeta cheese, but just seems to get sticky, not a creamy consistency that I would like.

[mothster]

i like the mac n cheese from boston market meself

[Mikey]

The best mac and cheese I ever had was in a restaurant on St Croix, USVI. Shit was like gourmet soul food.

RECYCLE HOLIDAY LEFTOVERS IN AN EASY CASSEROLE
by Carol M. Bareuther

Ham chunks and broccoli bits blend well with macaroni and cheese -- as leftovers or from scratch. (Dean Barnes photo)
April 20, 2003 - What are the three most common dishes on Virgin Islanders' Easter dinner tables? My guess would be ham, broccoli, and macaroni and cheese. Once you've had your fill and the leftovers abound, these three items combine to make a delicious later-in-the-week casserole.
The recipe for a Ham, Broccoli and Macaroni and Cheese Casserole made out of leftovers from your Easter feast is simple. Simply cut up pieces of baked ham into bite-sized pieces. Chop cooked broccoli into florets. Heat leftover macaroni and cheese so it's easy to stir with a spoon. Then, stir ham and broccoli into the seasoned macaroni and cheese.
The possible variations on this recipe are endless. You can use cooked, chopped turkey rather than ham. Also, mixed vegetables, peas and carrots, or a broccoli, cauliflower and carrot combination in place of the broccoli.
If you were one of many who enjoyed your Easter brunch or dinner at a restaurant or at the home of family or friends, you still can enjoy this casserole. It taste every bit as good made from scratch!

Ham, Broccoli and Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 7 oz.)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup milk
2 cups shredded or cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup broccoli florets, cooked crisp-tender
1 cup cooked ham, cut into bite-sized pieces

Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees.
Cook macaroni in boiling salted water for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender. While macaroni is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Stir in milk. Reheat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Stir in cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted.
Drain macaroni. Gently stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Add broccoli and ham; blend well.
Pour mixture into an ungreased 2-quart casserole. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 354 calories, 23 gms fat (59 percent fat calories), 78 mg cholesterol, 554 mg sodium.

http://www.onepaper.com/stcroixvi/?v=d& ... od&p=61948

[patsy stone]

I ALWAYS make this recipe and it's yummy. My friends request it for cookouts and dinner parties.

I mix in some of the Mexican Velveeta to add some flair.

http://www.recipezaar.com/11463

[HockeyMom]

Thanks, going to try them, greatly appreciated!

[Sol]

Some old threads are just worth reviving. I lost this recipe about a year ago and found it this week. Simple to prepare and really good. Enjoy.

Italian Herb Macaroni & Cheese

1 (7-ounce package) elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt & pepper (to taste) ... I like sea salt & fresh cracked pepper
1 cup milk
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1/2 cup cubed havarti or muenster cheese ... I use 1/4 cup of both
3 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese
2-1/2 tablespoons italian-style seasoned bread crumbs

Cook macaroni and drain well. Place macaroni in a casserole dish and set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and italian seasoning, onion powder and salt & pepper. Gradually add milk. Cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat. Add sour cream, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and all the havarti/muenster cheese. Stir until melted. Pour sauce over macaroni and mix well until completely covered. In a small bowl, combine parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and remaining chedder cheese. Sprinkle mixture over casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

[Goober McTuber]

When thinking about something I’d like to eat, my thoughts often turn to Giada.

Macaroni and Cheese Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Butter, for greasing dish
12 ounces wide egg noodles
2 cups heavy cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (packed) grated Fontina
3/4 cup (packed) finely grated Parmesan
3/4 cup (packed) grated mozzarella
4 ounces cooked ham, diced, optional
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Butter a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside. Cook the noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Drain well, but do not rinse.

Whisk the cream, milk, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in large bowl to blend. Stir in 1 cup Fontina, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, ham, if using, and parsley. Add the noodles and toss to coat. Transfer the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Toss the remaining 1 cup Fontina, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup mozzarella in a small bowl to blend. Sprinkle the cheese mixture over the noodle mixture. Bake until the sauce bubbles and the cheese melts and begins to brown on top, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

[smackaholic]

The OL does a mac and cheese dish where she adds dice tomatoes. Otherwise it is pretty basic run of the mill velvetta M&C. The tomatoes make it.