**Kraft Home-Style Tomato Basil Mac and Cheese: A Flavorful Twist to the Classic Dish**
Kraft Home-Style Tomato Basil Mac and Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines the classic flavors of macaroni and cheese with a zesty tomato basil twist. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting meal on a cold day. It's also a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. The article includes three variations of the dish: the classic Kraft Home-Style Tomato Basil Mac and Cheese, a lightened-up version with reduced-fat cheese and skim milk, and a spicy version with diced jalapeños and cayenne pepper. No matter which variation you choose, you're sure to enjoy this flavorful and satisfying meal.
TOMATO MAC 'N' CHEESE
White cheddar cheese and tomatoes add a new dimension to macaroni and cheese.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the cheese, salt, mustard and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Drain pasta; stir into cheese sauce. Cook and stir for 3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in tomatoes just until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 789mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
TOMATO & FRESH BASIL MAC & CHEESE BAKE
Prepare a package of mac and cheese. Add diced tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil. Top with herbed cracker crumbs. Bake. Take a bow-you rock!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Mix cracker crumbs with oregano and garlic powder; set aside.
- Prepare Dinner as directed on package. Add tomatoes, mozzarella, milk and basil; mix well. Spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with crumb mixture.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1010 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g
MAC AND CHEESE WITH CHICKEN, TOMATO AND BASIL
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a large baking dish. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water.
- 2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, until blended and pale yellow. Whisk in the milk, then season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring until thickened and smooth. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the Asiago and 1 cup Parmesan.
- 3. Combine the macaroni, sauce, tomatoes, and basil in a large bowl. Add the chicken and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into the baking dish.
- 4. Mix the panko with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Sprinkle over the macaroni and bake until heated through and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
HOME STYLE MACARONI AND CHEESE
Cheesy Cheddar and cream cheese sauce with a touch of Dijon over Macaroni pasta and topped with bread crumbs.
Provided by VPATTISON
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for about 1 minute, until smooth and bubbly; stirring occasionally. Mix in milk, cream cheese, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Continue cooking until sauce is thickened. Add cooked macaroni and Cheddar cheese.
- Pour into 2 quart casserole dish. In small bowl mix together bread crumbs, butter and parsley; spread over macaroni and cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 117.6 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 24.8 g, Sodium 828.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
TOMATO SOUP MAC AND CHEESE
This is the mac and cheese of my childhood with a few upgrades from how my mom made it. The tangy pop from the tomatoes lets the rich blend of cheeses really shine and the crunchy topping adds great texture. There's room in my world for a variety of mac and cheese styles and this one nears the top.
Provided by Dan Langan
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9-inch square (or 2-quart) baking dish with butter.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook the pasta until is al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions, and drain.
- Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until foaming. Whisk in the flour, onion powder, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Whisk in the condensed tomato soup and milk and bring to a simmer, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, then stir in the Cheddar and American cheese with a wooden spoon. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.
- Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish pan. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan and remaining 1 tablespoon of butter with your hand, then sprinkle over the pasta.
- Bake until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- If you like a cheesier macaroni and cheese, you can add an additional 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.
- If you don't have fresh basil on hand, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
- To make the macaroni and cheese more flavorful, you can add a pinch of garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- If you want a creamier macaroni and cheese, you can use milk instead of water.
- If you want a crispy topping, you can sprinkle some bread crumbs or crushed crackers on top of the macaroni and cheese before baking.
Conclusion:
This Kraft Home-Style Tomato Basil Mac and Cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food recipe. The combination of creamy macaroni and cheese with the tangy tomato basil sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover macaroni and cheese. Simply reheat the macaroni and cheese and then stir in the tomato basil sauce. Top with additional cheese and bread crumbs, if desired, and bake until bubbly. Enjoy!
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