Best 7 Macaroni Gratinee Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with Macaroni Gratinee, a classic French dish that combines the comforting flavors of macaroni, cheese, and a creamy béchamel sauce. This iconic casserole is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for a hearty family meal or an elegant dinner party. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of takes on this timeless dish, ensuring that every palate can find its perfect match. From the classic recipe with its rich and gooey cheese sauce to lighter variations featuring vegetables and lean proteins, our selection promises to satisfy your cravings for creamy, cheesy goodness. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying dish or one with a gourmet twist, our macaroni gratinee recipes have something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to savor this delectable dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MACARONI AU GRATIN



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A Southern sideboard is truly a beautiful sight to withhold. Whether it's filled with sweet potato, green bean, and mashed potato casseroles on Thanksgiving or cole slaw, baked beans, and potato salad at a backyard cookout, Southern cooks have mastered the sideboard. This Macaroni Au Gratin is a totally decadent mixture of two of our favorite sideboard mainstays-macaroni and cheese and au gratin potato casserole. With just four ingredients (plus salt and pepper), you can have a cheesy, bubbly casserole on the table for your family to devour. For the best texture for your Macaroni Au Gratin, our Test Kitchen has two tips: First, use block cheese and shred it yourself instead of buying a bag of shredded cheese. The few extra minutes it will take are worth it. Second, even though you'll be tempted to dig in as soon as you remove it from the oven, don't ignore the recommendation to wait 15 minutes before serving. This allows the Macaroni Au Gratin to set to the perfect texture for serving. This Macaroni Au Gratin is going to be a hit with kids and adults alike. You can never go wrong with a crowd-pleasing, cheesy pasta bake, so this casserole recipe will soon become your go-to for holidays, potlucks, new neighbors, and weeknight dinners.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Macaroni

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups (16-oz.) shredded New York sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding 1 tsp. salt; drain well. Combine eggs, milk, pepper, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl; add cooked macaroni, and stir well.
  • Spoon half of macaroni mixture into prepared dish. Sprinkle with half of cheese. Repeat layers with remaining macaroni mixture and cheese, ending with cheese.
  • Bake at 300°F for 30 minutes; increase temperature to 400°F, and bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AU GRATIN



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HERE'S an easy, tasty dish my family has always liked. Whenever we attend a potluck supper, I take this macaroni casserole...and come home with an empty dish and many requests for the recipe. -Jeannine Hopp, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (7 ounces) macaroni
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. , In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until well blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes; reduce heat. Add cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and mustard; stir until cheese melts. , Pour over macaroni and mix well. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 805mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

LOBSTER AND MACARONI GRATIN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 pounds lobster, claw and tail meat removed, and set aside, discard the shell and reserve the coral and tomalley
1/4 cup Cognac
1/4 cup small diced carrot
2 tablespoons small diced celery
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup port wine
1 bouquet garni
3 cups plus 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
7 ounces tiny macaroni, cooked al denta and tossed with olive oil
1 egg yolk
3 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese, plus 1 tablespoon
Salt and pepper
2 cooked whole lobster claws
Long chives
1 tablespoon chopped chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large saute pan, heat the butter. When the butter is melted, add the lobster meat and saute until the lobster meat has turned red. Add the Cognac and flame. Stir in the carrots, celery, shallots, and garlic. Add the port, bouquet garni, and 2 3/4 cup of the creme fraiche. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the saute pan and simmer for 15 minutes on low heat. Remove the lobster meat. Chop the claw and tail meat into 1/4 inch slices. Whisk in the reserved coral and tomalley into the cream mixture. Fold in the lobster meat and pasta. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture between the 6 individual ramekins. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the remaining creme fraiche until thick. Fold in the egg yolk and Gruyere. Season with salt and pepper. Top each ramekin with the cheese mixture. Place in the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the top is lightly browned. Place on a plate. Garnish with whole lobster claw meat, grated cheese, long chives, and chopped chives.

OVERNIGHT MACARONI AND CHEESE GRATIN



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A French recipe that uses Gruyere instead of Cheddar cheese. Great sophisticated side dish for steaks and roasts.

Provided by Nathalie Coleman

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

Time P1DT1h4m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 ¼ cups milk
1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until halfway cooked, about 4 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine heavy cream, milk, and Gruyere cheese in a large bowl. Add elbow macaroni and mix well; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Bring the macaroni mixture to room temperature, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Gruyere cheese on top.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crispy, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 37 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.5 g, Sodium 139.2 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

BALTHAZAR MACARONI GRATIN (AKA MACARONI AND CHEESE)



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I am fussy about home baked mac and cheese and rarely want anything added to it beyond the basics but this one is delicious with its slightly smoky bacon which works beautifully with nutty gruyere cheese. I use pancetta because i have it on hand more often. From the Balthazar cookbook

Provided by MarraMamba

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces lightly smoked thick slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
5 cups whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 cups grated gruyere cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the box. Drain, toss with the olive oil, and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the bacon to a small skillet and sauté over medium heat until brown but not crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and add to the cooked macaroni.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the milk just to a foamy boil, then reduce the heat to very low to keep warm.
  • In another saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When the foam subsides, remove from the heat. Whisk in the flour and continue stirring until a smooth, pale roux has formed. Return the saucepan to medium heat and, while still whisking steadily, begin ladling the hot milk into the roux, 1 cup at a time, completely incorporating each cup before adding the next. After all the milk has been added, continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and bubbles gently, about 2 minutes. Add the Parmesan, 2 cups of the Gruyère, and the salt and pepper, and stir until the cheese has completely melted.
  • Pour the sauce over the macaroni, mix thoroughly, and pour into a buttered 10 X 14-inch gratin dish. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove, sprinkle the remaining cup of Gruyère over tire top, and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, until the top is golden and crunchy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.7, Fat 37.2, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 95.7, Sodium 947.9, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8, Protein 24.2

POTATO AND MACARONI GRATIN



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Pasta     Potato     Side     Bake     Casserole/Gratin     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 12-ounce russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
8 ounces small elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 pound onions (about 3 medium), sliced
3/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
1 1/2 cups grated Swiss cheese (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Cook potato in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer potato to large bowl. Add macaroni to same pot of boiling water; cook until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain macaroni. Add to bowl with potato.
  • Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and sauteé until tender and brown, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
  • Add onions, cream, milk and cheese to potato mixture and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared dish. Bake until heated through and cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes; serve hot.

MACARONI GRATIN



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Homemade mac 'n' cheese always beats the stuff in a box and this version is easy enough to whip up at short notice.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

200 g large macaroni
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
200 ml creme fraiche or 200 ml double cream
60 g fresh gruyere cheese
10 g butter
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C.
  • In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil with a bit of salt and add the pasta.
  • Cook for 8 minutes.
  • Drain by lifting it out of the water and immediately coat with the olive oil.
  • Meanwhile, take a broad oven proof dish-- wide enough to comfortably fit two layers of pasta.
  • If it is too small the pasta will be too deep and only a small portion of it will be"au gratin".
  • Rub the inside of the dish hard with the clove of garlic, cut in half.
  • In a bowl, mix the pasta with the cream and cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper and pour into the ovenproof dish.
  • Dot the surface with butter and put into the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • When it is done you should have a wonderful golden gratin.
  • If you want more colour, you can pop the gratin under the grill for a minute or so.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.1, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 91.7, Sodium 90.9, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 12.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh and flavorful ingredients will make your macaroni gratinee taste its best. Look for high-quality macaroni noodles, a creamy and flavorful cheese sauce, and fresh vegetables.
  • Don't overcook the macaroni: Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked macaroni will be mushy and won't hold its shape in the gratinee.
  • Make a flavorful cheese sauce: The cheese sauce is the heart of the macaroni gratinee, so make sure it's flavorful and creamy. Use a combination of different cheeses, such as cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère, and add some spices and herbs for extra flavor.
  • Add vegetables to the gratinee: Vegetables add color, texture, and nutrients to the macaroni gratinee. Some popular vegetables to add include broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and peas.
  • Broil the gratinee until golden brown: Broiling the gratinee will give it a crispy, golden brown top. Keep an eye on the gratinee while it's broiling, and remove it from the oven as soon as it's browned.

Conclusion:

Macaroni gratinee is a classic comfort food that's easy to make and always a hit with crowds. With a few simple tips, you can make a macaroni gratinee that's flavorful, creamy, and golden brown. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, give macaroni gratinee a try!

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