Indulge in the comforting goodness of Italian-Style Macaroni and Cheese Skillet, a delectable dish that combines the classic flavors of macaroni and cheese with a delightful Italian twist. This skillet features tender macaroni enveloped in a creamy and flavorful sauce made with three types of cheese: mozzarella, Parmesan, and Fontina, ensuring a rich and gooey texture. Savor the savory notes of Italian seasoning, garlic, and onions that complement the cheesy goodness. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a vegetarian version with roasted vegetables, a spicy version with jalapeƱos and cayenne pepper, and a decadent version with crispy bacon and extra cheese. Each recipe offers a unique culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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SKILLET MAC & CHEESE
This super creamy mac 'n' cheese is so simple it seems almost too easy! Kids really go for the rich cheese flavor, but I've never met an adult who didn't love it too. -Ann Bowers, Rockport, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain., Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted., Add macaroni; cook and stir until heated through. Top as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 37g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 1185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
STOVETOP ITALIAN MACARONI
It's not every day that a cost-conscious menu pleases both the eye and the stomach, but this scrumptious stovetop entree does just that. -Laila Zvejnieks, Stoney Creek, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, water, soup mix, Italian seasoning and, if desired, pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-9 minutes or until macaroni is tender., Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
EASY ITALIAN MAC & CHEESE SKILLET
This is a one pan mess! I love this because it is so easy to make. I must give credit to the Kraft Foods website because this is where I got the idea from. HOWEVER I did modify the recipe a bit, because first off I didn't write down what I needed and thought I could remember so when I got home I had to improvise. I served this to my somewhat picky husband, and parents and they all got up for seconds! So I'm very impressed! Some pointers to keep in mind. Because this website is picky on wordage it's suspposed to say 2 boxes of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Shells Three Cheese Flavor and not 1 lbs but rather 3 large pieces of boneless skinless chicken breast. I made this in a rather large deep skillet. And will have leftovers for tomorrow. If you're making this for only two people only use one box of mac and cheese, less chicken, less peppers/onions, and less milk/water. Also, what I like to do is have everything chopped up BEFORE putting anything in the pan to start cooking. I didn't really time how long it took me to cook this so I just guessed.
Provided by ChrissyVas
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop Chicken into bite size pieces.
- Chop Onions, and peppers seperately into small pieces.
- Coat skillet with olive oil to lightly fry the chopped chicken. (You be the judge of how much oil you wish to use to lightly fry the chicken.).
- While chicken is sizzling, add a dash of Italian seasoning and a dash of.
- pepper. Stir it up to spread your spices evenly on the cooking chicken.
- Once chicken has turned white all the way around on the outside add the.
- onions and peppers. Keep cooking on a medium heat until the veggies are soft.
- and the meat has no pink on the insides.
- Next add the milk, water, shells and cheese packets. Make sure to stir.
- everything well. Allow it to simmer and reduce to a low heat, and cover with a.
- well fitting lid.
- It will be done when it looks creamy, but shells are soft not mushy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1087.5, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 110.9, Sodium 1742.5, Carbohydrate 147.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 23.1, Protein 63.4
ITALIAN-STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Make macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Transfer to a medium-size baking dish or casserole dish.
- Melt butter in a medium bowl on low power in the microwave. Add bread crumbs to bowl and toss to combine with butter. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top of macaroni and cheese. Place in oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until browned on top.
SKILLET MACARONI AND CHEESE
I have another version of Skillet Macaroni and Cheese posted, but this one is different with the cheeses it includes and several other ingredients. In addition, it adds a bit of heat with the hot sauce. This recipe calls for homemade bread crumbs. To make them, pulse 2 slices of hearty white sandwich bread in a food processor until coarsely ground. The recipe is from Cook's Country.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add bread crumbs, 1/4 t salt, and 1/4 t pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to bowl and wipe out skillet.
- Bring water, 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk, and 1/2 t salt to simmer in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add macaroni and cook, stirring often, until macaroni is al dente, 8-10 minutes.
- Whisk remaining evaporated milk, cornstarch, and hot sauce in small bowl, then stir into skillet.
- Simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- Off heat, stir in cheeses, one handful at a time, adding water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs.
- Serve.
ITALIAN-STYLE MACARONI & CHEESE SKILLET
Want to turn regular mac and cheese into an Italian-Style Macaroni & Cheese Skillet? Top it with warm cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and oregano.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Stir in Macaroni; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until macaroni is tender and most of the water is absorbed. Stir in contents of Cheese Pouch. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Heat medium nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add tomatoes and sugar; cook and stir 2 min. or until tomatoes are softened. Spoon over macaroni and cheese. Remove from heat.
- Top with mozzarella and oregano; cover. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, quality pasta, and creamy milk will make a big difference.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Al dente pasta is best for this recipe, as it will hold its shape when baked.
- Don't overcook the sauce. The sauce should be thick and creamy, but not too thick. If it's too thick, add a little milk or cream.
- Use a large skillet so that the macaroni and cheese has plenty of room to spread out. This will help it cook evenly.
- Top the macaroni and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping. This will add a nice crunch and flavor.
Conclusion:
This Italian-style macaroni and cheese skillet is a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, al dente pasta, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this dish is sure to be a hit.
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