HOW TO MAKE MAC AND CHEESE CREAMY RECIPES

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CREAMY CAVATAPPI & CHEESE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



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Dive fork-first into oodles of noodles baked to bubbly perfection and coated with a to-die-for sharp cheddar cheese sauce in this cavatappi, a grown-up version of mac and cheese. Hot sauce lends mild heat that’s delectable with the smoky topping. —Barbara Colucci, Rockledge, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 50 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups uncooked cavatappi or spiral pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
4 cups 2% milk
6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cubed Velveeta
3 green onions, chopped
TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
3 thick-sliced bacon strips, cooked and coarsley crumbled
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 green onion, chopped
Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Cook cavatappi according to package directions., Meanwhile, saute garlic in butter in a Dutch oven. Stir in flour and pepper sauce until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Stir in cheeses until melted; add green onions. Drain cavatappi; stir into cheese mixture., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Combine the bread crumbs, bacon and melted butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with green onion and, if desired, pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 706 calories, FatContent 38g fat (21g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 110mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 782mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 60g carbohydrate (8g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 32g protein.

SKILLET MAC & CHEESE RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Skillet Mac & Cheese Recipe: How to Make It image

This creamy mac and cheese is so simple it’s almost too easy! Kids always go for the rich cheese flavor, but I’ve never met an adult who didn’t love it just as much. —Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked pasta (about 8 ounces), such as elbow macaroni, cavatappi or shells
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Optional toppings: Fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes and coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted., Add macaroni; cook and stir until heated through. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, FatContent 37g fat (23g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 144mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1185mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 23g protein.

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