SPICES TO PUT IN MAC N CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
• Over medium heat, in a medium size saucepan melt margarine and add onions.
• Cook onions until softened.
• Add flour and cook until lightly browned.
• Turn heat to low and add milk a little at a time, stir until desired thickness is reached. ( You might need a little more milk, it all depends on how thick you want it. ).
• Remove sauce from heat and add 4 1/2 ounces of cheese, a little at a time or it might turn out " STRINGY ".
• Add seasonings to sauce and mix well.
• Add cooked pasta to seasoned sauce and stir until pasta is well coated.
• Pour pasta/sauce into an 11 x 7 inch pan that has been prepared with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and sprinkle additional paprika if desired.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, toss together the pasta with the cheese cubes and pour into the baking dish.
• In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg. Add the sour cream, egg, heavy cream, half-and-half and onions. Pour over the pasta and cover with the shredded Cheddar. Bake uncovered until the top is just beginning to brown, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the bread into crouton-size squares. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter, add the bread cubes and toast until golden. Sprinkle the bread cubes on top of the macaroni and cheese and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.