Best 6 Chuck Wagon Trails Mac N Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of the Wild West with Chuck Wagon Trails Mac 'n' Cheese, a hearty and comforting dish that embodies the spirit of the American frontier. This iconic dish, deeply rooted in cowboy cuisine, takes on a unique twist with the addition of smoky bacon, tender pulled pork, and a blend of sharp cheddar and gooey mozzarella cheeses. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a treasure trove of additional recipes that elevate the classic mac 'n' cheese experience. From the tantalizing Creamy Pesto Mac 'n' Cheese, bursting with vibrant flavors, to the indulgent Lobster Mac 'n' Cheese, fit for a royal feast, each recipe promises a distinct taste adventure. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, Chuck Wagon Trails Mac 'n' Cheese offers a delightful blend of nostalgia and modern culinary artistry, inviting you to explore the diverse world of macaroni and cheese.

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CHUCK'S FAVORITE MAC AND CHEESE



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Easily doubled for a potluck, cottage cheese and sour cream are the unique elements to this macaroni and cheese recipe.

Provided by MRSO

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

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.
  • In 9x13 inch baking dish, stir together macaroni, shredded Cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 87.7 mg, Fat 33.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 720.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHUCK WAGON MAC



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If you like, you can vary this dish by using a macaroni and cheese mix with wheel- or shell-shaped pasta instead of the usual "elbows". Or try white cheddar or Mexican-style macaroni and cheese mixes.-Novella Cook, Hinton, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (7-1/4 ounces) macaroni and cheese dinner mix
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions; set aside. In a large skillet, cook the beef, celery, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, tomato sauce, salt, pepper and reserved macaroni and cheese. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

WAGON WHEEL WESTERN BBQ MAC & CHEESE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Unsalted butter, for buttering the baking dish
Kosher salt
1 pound wagon wheel pasta
Two 12-ounce cans evaporated milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, freshly grated (2 cups)
8 ounces foil-wrapped shelf-stable cheese such as Velveeta, grated or cubed (2 cups)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
6 ounces smoked mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
One 8-ounce bag kettle-cooked barbecue flavored potato chips, crushed fine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with a generous amount of salt. Boil the pasta until al dente, 2 to 3 minutes less than the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, add the evaporated milk and Dijon and whisk together. Bring to a simmer. Toss the Cheddar, shelf-stable cheese and cornstarch together in a bowl until totally coated. Stir into the sauce cheese and heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is silky and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain the pasta, then add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle an even layer of the mozzarella over the top. Drizzle the barbecue sauce over the cheese, and top with a thick layer of crumbled potato chips.
  • Bake, uncovered, until gooey and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve hot.

CHUCK WAGON TRAILS MAC-'N-CHEESE



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The trail ends here with this simple, cheesy, Southwestern version of Mac-'N-Cheese! It has medium-level spicy heat that doesn't overwhelm, but offers a bite just the same with warmth that lingers on the back of the throat. Multiple chili flavors of poblano, green chilies and chipotle are a natural with tomato, onion, sweet corn,...

Provided by Sandi Sheppard

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 lb bulk pork and bacon sausage blend
1 c chopped sweet yellow onion
1 large poblano pepper, rough chopped
2 ears sweet corn, kernels removed
10 oz diced tomato with green chilies
1 large chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp liquid smoke flavoring
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
6 oz cream cheese, cubed
5 oz santa fe flavored cream cheese cooking creme blend
1 c velveeta shreds, original flavor
1 c velveeta shreds, pepper jack flavor
3/4 c chopped cilantro, divided use
12 oz small whole wheat elbow macaroni
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1 c cherry tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
3/4 c crushed thin tortilla chips
1 c shredded pepper jack cheese with a touch of philadelphia

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350º F. In a large skillet on medium, brown the sausage, for about 5 minutes, breaking with a spoon while it cooks, then add the onions and poblano pepper and saute another 5 minutes. Drain meat, onions and peppers and add back to the skillet. Discard drippings.
  • 2. With heat on low, add the corn, tomato, chipotle pepper, garlic, liquid smoke, worcestershire, cream cheese, cooking creme, both cheese shreds and 1/2 cup cilantro and mix well. Turn off heat when all cheese is melted.
  • 3. Cook macaroni in 4 quarts boiling water with the salt. Cook, slowly boiling, for 8 minutes, drain and add to the skillet. Mix well and pour into a 2-1/2 or 3 quart casserole dish. Spread cherry tomatoes over the top, and the chips then spread the shredded cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 30 minutes, covering loosely with a foil tent if it begins to brown too quickly. Remove from oven, garnish with remaining cilantro and serve.

CHUCKWAGON CHILI MAC



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It's the beans that give this smart chili mac the right to the title "Chuckwagon." Make it at home, on the range, in 20 minutes flat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1/3 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1/3 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package, using the Light Prep directions.
  • Meanwhile, brown meat with chili powder and cumin in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add tomatoes and beans; simmer 3 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in prepared dinner; cook 3 to 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Top with sour cream and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

CHUCK WAGON SKILLET MACARONI



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Easy, yummy comfort food!

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Casseroles

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1-2 lb lean ground beef
2 can(s) (14-oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
3 beef bouillon cubes or 3 tsp. granules
3 cups water
1 lb dry macaroni noodles (1 regular sized box)
1 pkg (12 oz.) package shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat Ground chuck, chopped onion and garlic, in a deep iron skillet and cook until browned. Drain.
  • 2. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, oregano, beef bouillon, water and macaroni. Cover and cook over low heat stirring often, until macaroni softens about 15-20 minutes, add more water (1/2 cup at a time) if macaroni is still too firm.
  • 3. Cover pasta with shredded cheddar cheese and place pan in a 350 degree oven. bake in the oven until cheese has melted.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is the star of the show in mac and cheese, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well and has a lot of flavor. Cheddar is a classic choice, but you can also use Gruyère, Parmesan, or a combination of cheeses.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: The pasta should be cooked al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a little bit of a bite to it. This will help prevent the pasta from becoming mushy when it's mixed with the cheese sauce.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the cheese sauce. A roux will help to prevent the sauce from becoming thin and watery.
  • Use milk or cream: Milk or cream is used to thin the cheese sauce and make it creamy. You can use whole milk, low-fat milk, or even heavy cream, depending on how rich you want the sauce to be.
  • Season the sauce: Be sure to season the cheese sauce with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. This will help to bring out the flavor of the cheese and make the sauce more delicious.
  • Add-ins: Feel free to add other ingredients to your mac and cheese, such as cooked meat, vegetables, or even bread crumbs. This will help to make your mac and cheese more filling and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the best mac and cheese that you've ever tasted. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy meal, give this Chuck Wagon Trails Mac and Cheese recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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