Best 3 Maries Homemade Mac And Cheese Recipes

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but there are many different ways to prepare it. This article features two delicious recipes for homemade mac and cheese: a classic recipe and a bacon and broccoli recipe.

The classic recipe is a basic mac and cheese that is made with elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper. The bacon and broccoli recipe adds bacon, broccoli, and garlic to the classic recipe for a more flavorful and hearty dish. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour.

So, whether you are looking for a classic comfort food or a more flavorful and hearty dish, this article has a mac and cheese recipe for you. So grab your ingredients and get cooking!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE

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This is a nice rich mac and cheese. Serve with a salad for a great meatless dinner. Hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Judy

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

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups milk
¼ cup butter
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup bread crumbs
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain.
In a saucepan, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Stir in enough flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce is a little thick. Put macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
Melt butter or margarine in a skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and brown. Spread over the macaroni and cheese to cover. Sprinkle with a little paprika.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.2 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 141.6 mg, Fat 48.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 29.9 g, Sodium 879.3 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE

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Try Ree Drummond's creamy Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 cups dried macaroni
1 whole egg
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 heaping teaspoons dry mustard (more if desired)
1 pound sharp Cheddar, grated (not pre-grated cheese), plus more for baking
Salt
Seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional spices: cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme
1 pound thick-cut peppered bacon
3 yellow onions, halved and sliced
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces gorgonzola
Cooked sliders and/or macaroni and cheese, for serving

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook the macaroni until still slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, beat the egg. In a large pot, melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk together over medium-low heat. Cook for a couple of minutes, whisking constantly. Don't let it burn. Pour in the milk, add the mustard and whisk until smooth. Cook until very thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
Take 1/4 cup of the sauce and slowly pour it into the beaten egg, whisking constantly to avoid cooking the eggs. Whisk together until smooth. Pour the egg into the sauce, whisking constantly. Stir until smooth. Add in the cheese and stir to melt. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt and the pepper. Add any additional spices if desired. Taste the sauce and add more salt and seasoned salt as needed! DO NOT UNDERSALT.
Pour in the drained, cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Serve immediately (while it's still very creamy) or pour into a buttered baking dish, top with extra cheese and bake until bubbly and golden on top, 20 to 25 minutes.
Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan and cut into bite-size pieces.
In a separate pan, cook the onions in the butter over a low heat until caramelized, 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Use a fork to crumble the gorgonzola.
Put the bacon, caramelized onions and crumbled gorgonzola into separate bowls. Serve as delicious toppings for both sliders and macaroni cheese.

MARIE'S HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE

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This is my mother's family recipe. I believe it is an Icelandic recipe. Kids and husbands love it!

Provided by LEATHERNLACE_93277

Categories Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 pounds uncooked elbow macaroni
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed Cheddar cheese soup
4 eggs, beaten
2 ¾ cups milk
2 pounds Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish combine soup, eggs, milk, half of the cheese, cooked macaroni, salt and pepper. Mix well and then top with remaining cheese.
Cover and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 118.1 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 668.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

For a smooth and creamy sauce, use a combination of butter, all-purpose flour, and milk. A roux is formed when the butter and flour are cooked together before adding the milk, which helps to thicken the sauce.
Use a good quality cheese that melts well. Cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan are all great choices for mac and cheese. If you are using a sharp cheddar, you may want to use less of it, as it can be overpowering.
Cook the macaroni al dente according to the package instructions. This means that it should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
Don't overcrowd the pot when you are cooking the macaroni. This will prevent the pasta from cooking evenly.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until it is evenly coated. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little bit of milk or cream to thin it out.
Season the mac and cheese to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste.
Top the mac and cheese with a breadcrumb topping before baking it. This will give it a crispy, golden brown crust.
Bake the mac and cheese until it is bubbly and hot. The baking time will vary depending on the size of the dish.

Conclusion:

Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is loved by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. Whether you like it simple or loaded with toppings, there is a mac and cheese recipe out there for everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try.