The Macaroni & Cheese Thread

[lucky]

there are SO many variations. how do you rock yours?

[chinese_eyez]

I take some macaroni and throw some cheese on that bitch! LOL! just kidding...I'll post a real recipe later

[chinese_eyez]

I don't have the exact measurements but I know how to make the old fashion kind with macaroni, milk, eggs, cheese, a little salt & pepper.


There is one that a co-worker made called adult macaroni & cheese. I can get the recipe from her and post later

[ATLNigga]

by the easy mac box n pop that bitch in the microwave...JUST KIDDIN

[peeper]

by the easy mac box n pop that bitch in the microwave...JUST KIDDIN

lmao!$l01

or get that chef boyardee mac & cheese in a can! lol

[peeper]

http://southernfood.about.com/cs/casserolerecipes/a/macncheese.htm

[peeper]

http://southernfood.about.com/od/macaroniandcheeserecipes/Macaroni_and_Cheese_Recipes.htm

[peeper]

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_18422,00.html

[peeper]

http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Pasta/Macaroni-and-Cheese/Main.aspx

[peeper]

http://macaroniandcheese.net/

[peeper]

http://www.macaronicheeserecipes.com/

[peeper]

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/04/dining/04wint.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

[peeper]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaroni_and_cheese

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http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/11625

[peeper]

http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/cat/12/0.shtml

[B-Mello]

I take some macaroni and throw some cheese on that bitch! LOL! just kidding...I'll post a real recipe later

LMAO

But yeah, I rock the:

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[lucky]

LMAO

But yeah, I rock the:

http://byfiles.storage.msn.com/y1pBxa11jgaZi5OOTxZ_trtRyTTEO6iVNF_qJp_Tu0OUav-NYREQZ_nSrY2pVeKSdSSgioCyi3Zf3WAMn6W9KLRKg?PARTNER =WRITER

HA!

seriously, my friend has used to use stouffers and tell guys she cooked for them. lol

[lucky]

this is how i make mine:

1 box elbow macaroni
1 stick butter + a little extra
1 pint half & half
2 eggs lightly beaten
lawry's seasoned salt
pepper

8oz pkges of the following cheeses:

whole milk mozzarella (shred whole pkge)
extra sharp new york state cheddar (shred whole pkge)
mild cheddar (shred 80% pkge)
plain jack cheese (shred about 1/2 pkge. no more than that)

i usually get an extra bar of the new york state cheddar in case i want to use more for topping held aside from the big mix of cheeses.

put the shredded cheeses in a big bowl and mix them up very well so they are perfectly blended together. then hold aside in fridge.

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preheat over to uhmm... i think it was 350.

- bring a big pot of water to a nice boil.
- throw the macaroni in. cook for around 5 minutes..you don't want it to be too soft... keep stirring it.
- in the meantime melt the stick of butter in a small pot.

- when macaroni is done, drain it in a collander.
- throw macaroni in a big 9x11 inch type pan... you can get the aluminum throw away kind at the store too.

- drizzle the melted butter over the macaroni & mix it well.
- add in the pint of half & half and the 2 lightly beaten eggs. mix very well, really dig in there.
- sprinkle with lawry's seasoned salt & pepper to taste.... again mix very well.
- take a handfull of the mixed cheese at a time and sprinkle it over the macaroni mixture.. mix well scraping the sides, digging in the middle..... mixing it well makes it that much better. keep repeating the process till the mixture is nice and thick but not overly thick... don't use up all the cheese... hold a big handful aside to sprinkle on top.


- top the mac & cheese mixture with enough shredded cheese to cover the top of your casserole nicely.... this is where i usually bring in the extra ny state cheddar & shred some more in the topping if i feel it needs more of that extra sharp.

- take a bar of butter from the fridge & cut small pieces of it & place here & there on top of the mac & cheese.

- put in over and bake for 30-35 minutes. if you want more browning on top, after baking, put the mac & cheese in the broiler for a couple of minutes, but either way it still going to taste the same.



for people that don't cook much, this may sound like more work than it really is, but i swear, once you get the hang of it and figure out how you like to season and how much cheese you like to use, it's soooo easy and a real crowd pleaser. :)


**couple of things.. the extra sharp new york state cheddar REALLY makes a difference in the dish. i never make mine without it. it give so much flavor. also, any leftover shredded cheese can be stored and used for omlettes and anything else.

i think i typed everything up correctly.. but overtyped & got to wordy as usual. lol

[lucky]

by the easy mac box n pop that bitch in the microwave...JUST KIDDIN

you sellin' plates out the dorm too? i'm down.

[B-Mello]

HA!

seriously, my friend has used to use stouffers and tell guys she cooked for them. lol

Works for me every time as well. lol Never fails.

[lucky]

i have to check all of those peeper mac & cheese lanks. thanks peeps!

[ratid]

mine i.e. how i like it and make it

1 can evaporated milk
2-3 eggs
16oz of chedder cheese or a combo
bit of finely chopped green pepper
some grated onion (to get the juice)
small can of peas and carrots
some butter
3/4 of the 16oz of elbows or spagetti or macaroni

the green pepper is chopped ahead of time
the onion is grated ahead of time
the eggs are beaten and left in the fridge ahead of time.

cook the macaroni per the box directions.
before draining add cold water to stop the macaroni from cooking.

return the drained macaroni to the pot and turn it up with the butter.
add the chopped peppers and onion juice/pulp turn it up
add the peas and carrots turn it up
add 3/4 of the cheese in portions turn it all up
add about 1/2 can of the milk keep turning it all up.

spoon the above mixture into a greased/cooking sprayed baking dish.
for the above mixture i use an 8x8.

now alternate pouring the remaining milk and the egg batter over the
contents of the dish.

top it off with the remaining cheese

bake in oven at 350 till its bubbling

take out, let stand for a while before serving.

[lucky]

i'm mad. y'all didn't tell me i left out the extra "a" in macaroni in the title.


HMPH!

[chinese_eyez]

:151: for the ones who posted recipes

[ATLNigga]

you sellin' plates out the dorm too? i'm down.

Yooooooo that's a good fuccin idear.....thanks much....*adds mac n cheese plates to the hustle*

[Shadow]

when i do cook mac and cheese..this how i gets down..even tho i am still fond of Kraft mac and cheese since i grew up on it


Patti LaBelle's Mac and Cheese Recipe

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 tablespoon
1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese
1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups half & half
1 cup Velveeta, cut into small cubes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground


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Directions:

Preheat oven to 350:. Lightly butter a deep 2 1/2 quart casserole. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, add the oil then the elbow macaroni and cook until macaroni is just tender (about 7 minutes). Do not overcook. Drain well and return to the pot.

In a small saucepan, melt the first measure of butter. Stir into the macaroni. In a large bowl, mix the Muenster, mild and sharp Cheddar cheese and the Monterey Jack cheese. To the macaroni, add the half & half, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheeses, the cubed Velveeta and the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the buttered casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and dot with the remaining butter.

Bake until it is bubbling around the edges, about 35 minutes. Serve hot.

[Hugrad95]

I got the bomb recipe for mac and cheese. I have to find it and share it. maybe..lol

[jbeatz972]

the vellveeta shells and cheese are off the chain.. check em out!! they take like 8 mins or so to cook

[peeper]

the vellveeta shells and cheese are off the chain.. check em out!! they take like 8 mins or so to cook

been hooked on them for YEARS!