Best 4 Beechers World Best Mac And Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with Beecher's World's Best Mac and Cheese. This iconic dish combines creamy, cheesy goodness with a delightful breadcrumb topping, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Our comprehensive guide features not one, but three irresistible variations of this classic recipe: the Original Beecher's Mac and Cheese, a luscious Baked Mac and Cheese, and a tantalizing Lobster Mac and Cheese. Whether you prefer the simplicity of the original, the richness of the baked version, or the luxuriousness of lobster, we have a recipe to satisfy every craving. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will redefine your perception of mac and cheese.

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

BEECHER'S "WORLD'S BEST" MAC & CHEESE



Beecher's

On a recent trip to Seattle we were lucky enough to visit Beecher's Handmade Cheese at Pike Place Market. They made the BEST mac and cheese I have ever had... and believe me I've had a LOT of mac and cheese! Imagine my delight when I found that they published their recipe on their website! So, here it is... of course you have to substitute locally found cheeses for their cheeses but I'm sure it will be just as delicious.

Provided by Hollyism

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
7 ounces aged white cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 ounce monterey jack cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
6 ounces penne pasta (about 3 1/4 cups)
1 ounce aged white cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1 ounce monterey jack cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder

Steps:

  • To prepare sauce, melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Continue whisking and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Add cheeses, salt, chili powder and garlic powder. Stir until cheese is melted and all ingredients are incorporated, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Butter or oil an 8-inch baking dish. Cook penne 2 minutes less than package directions. (It will finish cooking in the oven.) Rinse pasta in cold water and drain well.
  • Combine pasta and sauce in a medium bowl; mix carefully but thoroughly. Scrape the pasta into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with cheeses and then the chili powder.
  • Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.6, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 418.5, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 10.6

WORLD'S BEST MAC AND CHEESE



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It's a bold claim, but this mac and cheese from Kurt Beecher Dammeier's "Pure Flavor" cookbook is that good. Three types of cheese-cheddar, Gruyere, and Jack-add plenty of richness, while a touch of chipotle-chile powder imbues the dish with a subtle smoky flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Unsalted butter, room temperature, or vegetable oil, for baking dish
6 ounces short pasta, such as fusilli or penne
2 cups Beecher's Flagship Cheese Sauce
1 ounce cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1 ounce Gruyere cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle-chile powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter or oil an 8-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain into a colander and rinse under cold water until cool, then drain again.
  • Stir together pasta and cheese sauce until well combined. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses and chile powder. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned in places, about 20 minutes. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving.

BEECHER'S "WORLD'S BEST" MAC & CHEESE



Beecher's

We love Mac and Cheese at our house. I just love excellent cheese so when I saw this on Yahoo news today I had to copy it. I am posting at the request of some of my friends here at JAP. Hope you will try it. I don't have access to this brand of cheese and won't pay to have it shipped but I will try it with some of the...

Provided by Judy Kaye

Categories     Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp butter, unsalted
3 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 c whole milk
7 oz about 1 3/4 cups of flagship cheese
1 oz about 1/4 cup just jack cheese
1/2 tsp coarse salt
1/4 -1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
PASTA
6 oz penne pasta
1 oz flagship cheese grated
1 oz just jack cheese grated
1/4-1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder instructions

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare sauce, melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour.
  • 2. Continue whisking and cook for 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Add cheeses, salt, chili powder and garlic powder. Stir until cheese is melted and all ingredients are incorporated, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • 4. Preheat oven to 350F. Butter or oil an 8-inch baking dish. Cook penne 2 minutes less than package directions. (It will finish cooking in the oven.) Rinse pasta in cold water and drain well.
  • 5. Combine pasta and sauce in a medium bowl; mix carefully but thoroughly. Scrape the pasta into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with cheeses and then the chili powder.
  • 6. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

BEECHER'S WORLD'S BEST MAC & CHEESE RECIPE



BEECHER'S WORLD'S BEST MAC & CHEESE RECIPE image

Number Of Ingredients 14

Sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
7 ounces Beecher's Flagship cheese, grated (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 ounce Beecher's Just Jack cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
½ teaspoon coarse salt
¼ to ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Pasta
6 ounces penne pasta (about 3 ¼ cups)
1 ounce (1/4 cup) Beecher's Flagship cheese, grated
1 ounce (1/4 cup) Beecher's Just Jack cheese, grated
¼ to ½ teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Steps:

  • 1. To prepare sauce, melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add flour. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. 2. Slowly add milk, whisking constantly. Cook until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. 3. Add cheese, salt, chili powder and garlic powder. Stir until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. 4. Preheat oven to 350F. 5. To prepare pasta, cook pasta 2 minutes less than package directions. (It will finish cooking in the oven.) Rinse pasta in cold water and drain well. 6. Combine pasta and sauce in a medium bowl; mix thoroughly. (The mixture will seem soupy, but some of the liquid will be absorbed during baking.) Transfer to an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle top with cheese and chili powder. 7. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serves 4. Recipe adapted with permission from Pure Flavors: 125 Fresh All-American Recipes from the Pacific Northwest by Kurt Beecher Dammeier and Laura Holmes Haddad (Clarkson Potter, 2007). Nutritional Information Per serving: 560 calories, 32g fat, 100mg chol., 27g prot., 42g carbs., 1g fiber, 720mg sodium.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This means using real cheddar cheese, fresh milk, and unsalted butter. The better the ingredients, the better the mac and cheese will be.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means cooking it until it is still slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent the pasta from becoming mushy when it is baked in the oven.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces. It will help to give the mac and cheese a creamy and smooth texture.
  • Use a combination of cheeses. This will give the mac and cheese a more complex and flavorful taste. Some good options include sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan.
  • Season the mac and cheese well. This means using salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other spices, such as cayenne pepper or paprika, to taste.
  • Bake the mac and cheese until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will help to create a crispy crust on top of the mac and cheese.

Conclusion:

Beecher's World Best Mac and Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following the tips above, you can make the best mac and cheese that you have ever tasted.

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