Best 4 Macaroni Bechamel Recipes

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Macaroni béchamel is a classic French dish that is both comforting and delicious. It is made with a creamy béchamel sauce, macaroni noodles, and grated cheese. The dish is often baked in the oven until golden brown and bubbly.

This article provides three different recipes for macaroni béchamel: a classic recipe, a vegetarian recipe, and a recipe for macaroni béchamel with chicken. The classic recipe is made with butter, flour, milk, macaroni noodles, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. The vegetarian recipe substitutes olive oil for butter and uses vegetable broth instead of milk. The macaroni béchamel with chicken recipe adds cooked chicken to the dish.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BÉCHAMEL SAUCE AND CHEDDAR FRENCH FRIED ONION CRUST RECIPE



BACON MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH BÉCHAMEL SAUCE AND CHEDDAR FRENCH FRIED ONION CRUST RECIPE image

Categories     Cheese     Pasta     Bake     Dinner     Lunch     Winter

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon salt
1 lb. elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons TWISTED Bacon, Dijon Mustard & Green Onion Butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded
16 oz. Velveeta, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
6 oz (1 can) French's Cheddar French Fried Onions, crushed
9 strips of bacon
Béchamel Sauce Ingredients
3 tablespoons TWISTED Bacon, Dijon Mustard & Green Onion Butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk, heated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
5 oz parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter or spray a 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish with non-stick spray. To make the Béchamel Sauce, melt the TWISTED Bacon, Dijon Mustard & Green Onion Butter in a medium saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes. Slowly add the heated milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 4 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and add salt, pepper, parmesan and Tabasco. Stir until the cheese in melted. Cover and set aside. Cook the bacon until just crispy and set aside to cool. Boil a large pot of water; add 1 tsp salt and the macaroni. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until the macaroni is very al dente. Drain the noodles and return to the pot. Immediately add the butter, garlic and Béchamel Sauce. Toss well. Place 1/3 of the macaroni in the baking dish. Evenly top with 1/3 of the shredded cheddar, 1/3 of the Velveeta and 3 slices of bacon broken into small pieces. Repeat until all noodles, bacon and cheese are in the pan. Top with the crushed French fried onions. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until the top is beginning to brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving

BECHAMEL MACARONI & CHEESE



BECHAMEL MACARONI & CHEESE image

Categories     Cheese

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the béchamel:
4 cups (1 quart) whole milk
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tsp dry mustard
to assemble:
Kosher salt
1 pound elbow macaroni
8 ounces shredded 2-year aged sharp cheddar cheese (about 3 cups)
3 ounces grated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 cup)
2/3 cup panko (optional)

Steps:

  • For the béchamel: Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until it just comes to a simmer, then turn off the heat and set aside. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly until the mixture turns light brown in color, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. While whisking constantly, slowly add the hot milk to the flour mixture until evenly combined and smooth. (It will get very thick when you first add the milk, then thin out.) Return the saucepan to medium-high heat and while whisking constantly, cook until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the salt, taste, dry mustard, and add the remaining salt as desired. Remove from the heat and set aside. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until it's almost al dente (just on the edge of being underdone), then drain and rinse with cold water; set aside. (If you plan to top the mac 'n' cheese with panko and bake it, heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle.) Place the reserved saucepan of béchamel over medium heat and stir in both cheeses just until melted and smooth. Add the pasta and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is heated through and steaming, about 2 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately or, if baking, transfer to a 5-quart baking dish, sprinkle with the panko, and bake until bubbling and brown on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.

EGYPTIAN MACARONI BECHAMEL



Egyptian Macaroni Bechamel image

This is an Egyptian favorite. A ground meat mixture between two layers of macaroni smothered in a creamy bachamel sauce. You can use any type of pasta you like. The most common are Penne (which is my favorite) angel hair, spaghetti or elbow macaroni. I have a glass dish that is 8x11 and I prefer to bake in this dish because I like it to be a little thick, but if you like it to be a little thinner than that you can opt for the larger 9x13.

Provided by UmmIbrahim

Categories     Egyptian

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 beaten egg
1 dash parmesan cheese (optional)
8 cups cold milk
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
2 beaten eggs
salt
white pepper
black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare pasta according to directions on the box.
  • Saute the onion in a little oil over med high heat until soft. Add garlic and saute another 2 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and brown.
  • Drain off the fat, return to the stove and add the parsley, thyme, and cinnamon until combined.
  • Stir in the can of tomato sauce and simmer over low heat about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let it cool. Once it has cooled stir in the beaten egg. Set aside.
  • TO MAKE THE BACHAMEL SAUCE: In a large saucepan over med-high heat melt the butter. Once melted whisk in the flour until smooth. Keep whisking for 2 minute.
  • Now whisk in the milk slowly until all the milk has been added. Keep whisking making sure there are no lumps in it. Add the salt and white and black peppers to your taste.
  • Whisk pretty continuously until the milk is almost boiling, but not quite. Now whisk in the thyme and nutmeg (if you want it). The sauce should now be fairly thick.
  • Quickly whisk in the beaten eggs. Remove from heat.
  • TO ASSEMBLE THE DISH: Mix half the bachamel mixture into the pasta.
  • Put half the pasta covered with the sauce into a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Now layer the entire meat mixture over the pasta. You can top with a sprinkling on Parmesan cheese if you like.
  • Now add the rest of the Pasta to form the top layer.
  • Finally, pour and spread the remaining bachamel sauce over the top of the last layer.
  • Bake it in the oven at 400 degrees for 45-60 min or until the top is golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1486, Fat 75.4, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 407.8, Sodium 899.8, Carbohydrate 129.2, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 74

MACARONI BECHAMEL



Macaroni Bechamel image

This is a family favorite at my house. Its like a lasagna made with bachemel sauce! Try it you'll love it.

Provided by Chef bebzy

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 slices, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb penne macaroni
1 cup flour
1/4 cup butter
4 cups milk
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
6 ounces tomato paste
1 large onion
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni as directions on the box.
  • In a sauce pan melt butter and stir in flour until lightly browned, then pour in milk a little at a time stir out any lumps. Always stirring so it doesn't burn. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brown onions and stir in ground beef until its no longer pink add in the tomato paste and stir for 30 seconds. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Oil a 9x13 pan and put some bachamel sauce on the bottom and then pour half the macaroni on top of that. Then all of the ground beef in the center and then the remaining noodles and sauce.
  • Place in the oven for and hour or until brown.

Tips for Making Macaroni Bechamel

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the final dish will be.
  • Make sure the macaroni is cooked al dente. This means it should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Don't overcook the béchamel sauce. It should be thick and creamy, but not too thick.
  • Season the béchamel sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins to the macaroni and cheese. Some popular options include bacon, ham, peas, and broccoli.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping.
  • Bake the macaroni and cheese until it is golden brown and bubbly.

Conclusion

Macaroni bechamel is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious macaroni bechamel that will be the hit of your next party or potluck.

This classic French dish is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a simple macaroni and cheese or a loaded version with bacon, ham, and vegetables, there is a macaroni bechamel recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a hearty and comforting meal, give macaroni bechamel a try.

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