Best 10 5 Ingredient Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

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Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food dish enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to suit different tastes. The basic ingredients for macaroni and cheese are macaroni pasta, cheese, milk, and butter. However, there are many different variations of the dish, and some recipes also include additional ingredients such as breadcrumbs, bacon, or vegetables.

This article provides five different recipes for macaroni and cheese, each with its own unique flavor and texture. The first recipe is a classic macaroni and cheese recipe made with cheddar cheese, milk, and butter. The second recipe is a more modern take on the dish, made with goat cheese, Gruyère cheese, and heavy cream. The third recipe is a baked macaroni and cheese recipe that is topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. The fourth recipe is a one-pot macaroni and cheese recipe that is made in a single pot, making it easy to clean up. The fifth recipe is a macaroni and cheese recipe that is made with cauliflower, making it a healthier option.


No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this classic dish. So gather your ingredients and get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

5-INGREDIENT INSTANT POT MAC AND CHEESE



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We love multi-purpose kitchen gadgets that make life easier, so that's why the Instant Pot (a slow cooker, pressure cooker and stove-top stand-in, all in one) is a go-to for quick meals. Especially this creamy kid-friendly mac and cheese, which cooks up in no time. And after it's been gobbled up, you'll only have one pot to clean!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound elbow macaroni
Kosher salt
One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cups shredded mild or medium Cheddar

Steps:

  • Combine the macaroni, 4 cups water and 1 tablespoon salt in a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot® multi-cooker (see Cook's Note). Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
  • After the pressure cook cycle is complete follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid and switch to the low saute setting.
  • Stir in the evaporated milk, butter and 1/4 cup water. Then add the Cheddar, a little at time, while constantly stirring, until the cheese is completely melted. Serve hot.

BEST-EVER MACARONI AND CHEESE



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In the South, mac 'n cheese is like everyone's favorite aunt-and this best-ever recipe beats out the rest.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Categories     Casserole

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

16 ounces uncooked large elbow macaroni, large shells, or cavatappi pasta
6 tablespoons salted butter
⅓ cup grated yellow onion
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups milk
1 ¾ cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces extra-sharp yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), plus 4 oz. diced (about 1 cup), divided
4 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded, (about 1 cup), plus 4 oz. diced (about 1 cup), divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare pasta according to package directions for al dente.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium. Add next 6 ingredients; cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add flour, and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, whisking, until slightly thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup each of shredded Cheddar cheeses until melted. (Reserve remaining 1/4 cup each of shredded cheeses.) Stir in pasta and diced cheeses; pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch (3-quart) baking dish.
  • Bake on a rimmed baking sheet in preheated oven until bubbly and golden, 30 minutes. Remove from oven; increase oven temperature to broil. Sprinkle with reserved shredded cheeses; broil 6 inches from heat until cheeses are melted and golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from oven; cool slightly on a wire rack, about 15 minutes.

SUNNY'S CREAMY 5-CHEESE MAC 'N' CHEESE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons hot Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp
4 finely chopped scallions, white and green parts
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Frank's or Cholula
8 ounces whipped chive-flavored cream cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups reserved pasta water
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded from the block
8 ounces Gouda, shredded from the block
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded from the block
3 ounces Pecorino Romano, shredded on a box grater
1 pound elbows, cooked al dente in salted water, 2 cups pasta water reserved
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded from the block
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded from the block

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a deep 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Make the sauce. In a large bowl, mix the ingredients in order, combining completely between additions. Start by adding the flour, paprika, ground mustard, garlic, scallions, hot sauce, cream cheese, a pinch of salt and more grinds of black pepper than normal. Mix this until combined completely. In a liquid measure, mix the heavy cream and pasta water together and add slowly to the bowl while whisking. Add the Cheddar, Gouda, mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheeses.
  • Bake. Add the pasta to the bowl of liquid and stir until the liquid seeps into the elbows and everything is distributed evenly. Pour into the prepared dish. Level with the back of your spoon. Toss together the Cheddar and mozzarella in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the top. Bake until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE



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This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Judy

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

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
¼ cup butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup bread crumbs
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
  • Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 141.6 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 29.9 g, Sodium 879.3 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This is a simple mac and cheese recipe that never fails to please. Not too dry, just right. You can tweak it with cayenne or anything else to make it "your own". The only thing that's a must is Velveeta cheese.

Provided by Marich

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk
8 -10 ounces cubed Velveeta cheese (or more)
8 ounces elbow macaroni or 8 ounces short pasta, cooked

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large sauce pan and gradually add the flour. Stir well on low heat. Gradually add the milk and blend well. Cook and stir until it simmers and thickens. Add the Velveeta cheese. Stir till melted.
  • Add the cooked pasta and mix.
  • Pour into casserole and bake at 350 till golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 50.8, Sodium 622.6, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 13.3

FIVE-CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, eggs, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, provolone cheese, smoked gouda cheese, salt, black pepper

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Sides

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box elbow macaroni
12 oz evaporated milk, 1 can
3 eggs
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup provolone cheese, cut into small pieces
½ cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large pot or dutch oven, cook macaroni according to package directions, salting the water with 2 teaspoons of salt. Drain and return to the warm pot.
  • Add butter to warm macaroni and mix until melted. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
  • Add half of the cheddar cheese, mozzarella, provolone, gouda, and feta cheese. Mix well.
  • Add eggs and evaporated milk, mix until fully incorporated.
  • Transfer to a 9x13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top has nicely browned.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1170 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 11 grams

CHEESE LOVERS 5 CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Kosher salt
1 (16-ounce) package macaroni (cellentani or other curly noodle)
1/4 pound bacon, diced
1 medium onion, diced
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more to butter baking dish
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups grated fontina
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup grated Gruyere
3/4 cup grated white Cheddar (Australian)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
  • In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, saute the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until soft. Add the 5 tablespoons butter to the onion mixture and melt the butter stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Using a whisk, add the flour, and stir constantly until well mixed with the fat making a roux. Whisk in the mustard. Gradually add the milk and cream whisking constantly.
  • Add the thyme, bay leaf, and salt. Let come to a simmer and stir frequently for 15 minutes.
  • Strain the hot milk mixture into a metal bowl and discard the solids. Working quickly, mix in 1 cup fontina, blue cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere, 1/2 cup white Cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the reserved bacon, and parsley. Continue to stir until all cheese is melted.
  • Add the cooked noodles to the cheese mixture to coat. Add the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Mix the remaining cheese and bread crumbs together and sprinkle on top of the noodles. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown. Remove from oven when done and rest for 5 minutes.

5 INGREDIENT MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this 5 Ingredient Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Skippy BW

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 ounces medium elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for brushing pan
2 tablespoons unbleached white flour
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
2 1/4 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente; drain.
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter in sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add milk; cook 6 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat; stir in 1 1/2 cups cheeses. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over noodles and combine.
  • Transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Bake 45 minutes or until top is crisp and beginning to brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

SIMPLE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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A very quick and easy fix to a tasty side-dish. Fancy, designer mac and cheese often costs forty or fifty dollars to prepare when you have so many exotic and expensive cheeses, but they aren't always the best tasting. This recipe is cheap and tasty.

Provided by g0dluvsugly

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

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in flour, salt, and pepper until smooth, about 5 minutes. Slowly pour milk into butter-flour mixture while continuously stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Add Cheddar cheese to milk mixture and stir until cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 99.6 mg, Fat 33.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 20.9 g, Sodium 777 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

5 CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Decadent! Everyone raves about this dish. So cheesey and full of flavor. Good southern comfort food. Wonderful with pork chops or fried chicken. Originally I got the base of this recipe from Nell Carter on some TV show. I had to spice it up a bit.

Provided by Digboo

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1 cup muenster cheese, shredded
2 cups whole milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Cook 2 cups macaroni noodles in salted boiling water for only about 6 minutes > do not over cook as they will continue to cook in the oven.
  • While noodles are cooking: mix eggs, milk, cream cheese, melted butter and spices together in large mixing bowl.
  • Drain noodles.
  • Add noodles and all the shredded cheese to egg mixture.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 baking pan.
  • Bake in a 325 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.5, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 163.8, Sodium 836.8, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 20

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese. The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of your macaroni and cheese. Look for a sharp cheddar cheese that is well-aged. You can also use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente. Don't overcook the macaroni, or it will become mushy. Cook it until it is just tender to the bite.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. This will help to prevent the cheese sauce from becoming too thin.
  • Use milk or cream. You can use milk, cream, or a combination of both to make the cheese sauce. Milk will result in a thinner sauce, while cream will result in a richer, thicker sauce.
  • Season the cheese sauce. Be sure to season the cheese sauce with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add in some chopped herbs, such as parsley or chives.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with breadcrumbs. Buttered bread crumbs add a nice crunchy topping to macaroni and cheese. You can also use crushed crackers or grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious macaroni and cheese that is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this 5-ingredient macaroni and cheese recipe a try.

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