Best 10 Old Fashioned Macaroni Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless flavors of Old Fashioned Macaroni, a traditional American dish that has been passed down through generations. This comforting and versatile casserole is a delightful blend of tender macaroni, creamy and flavorful sauce, and a crispy, golden-brown crust. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a Southern-style version with tangy tomatoes and bell pepper, a hearty meatless option with a medley of vegetables, and a cheesy, bacon-studded variation sure to please any macaroni enthusiast. These recipes cater to different taste preferences and dietary needs, ensuring that everyone can savor the nostalgic goodness of Old Fashioned Macaroni.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Bring back the taste of days gone by with this ooey-gooey mac-and-cheese classic. A little ground mustard and hot pepper sauce give it just the right spice. -James Backman, Centralia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 12 ounces)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Few dashes hot pepper sauce
3-1/2 cups whole milk
5 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in boiling water until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and pepper sauce until smooth. Cook for 1 minute or until bubbly. Stir in the macaroni, milk and 4 cups cheese. , Transfer to an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD-FASHIONED CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD



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"My sister gave me the recipe for this creamy pasta salad about 25 years ago," Nola Erbe jots from Lodi, Wisconsin. "It's great to make for watching football games on TV. I serve it with potato chips, celery and pickles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup frozen corn
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup sliced celery
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Cook corn according to package directions; drain and cool. , In a serving bowl, combine the macaroni, corn, chicken, celery, egg, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 882mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

OLD FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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This has been one of my favorite side dishes. Make it a meal by adding leftover ham or some smoked sausage.

Provided by Douglas Poe

Categories     Weeknight

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups macaroni, cooked
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine cooked macaroni, butter, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Place in a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Combine eggs and milk; pour over macaroni.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.

SUPER DELUXE OLD FASHIONED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 cups milk
8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and cayenne pepper
1/4 cup slivered reconstitituted sundried tomatoes
3/4 pound penne, cook to the al dente stage, drained and cooled
1/3 cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a non-reactive saucepan. When bubbly whisk in flour and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring every now and then. Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking on occasion for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat and whisk in grated cheese. Stir vigorously just until cheese has melted. Then whisk in heavy cream to adjust the texture and season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper. In a mixing bowl combine sauce with sun dried tomatoes and drained macaroni and adjust seasoning. Transfer mixture to a 13 x 9-inch baking pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and dot with remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD



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My family has been making this for years, and it is my absolute favorite dish!

Provided by Jennie Minor

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Seafood Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups macaroni
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
  • Mix tuna, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic powder, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, and mustard together in a large bowl. Add pasta, and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 20.1 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 243.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI, TOMATO, AND CHEESE BAKE



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This is a simple and inexpensive version of an old-country style dish just like grandma used to bake. It really takes you back a few decades. I combine macaroni, sharp Cheddar cheese, and petite diced tomatoes with other herbs and spices for a delicious old-fashioned favorite.

Provided by Anonymous

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

Time 1h8m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes in juice
3 large eggs
2 ½ cups milk
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon brown mustard
2 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco®)
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare an 8 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the macaroni, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Pour into the prepared baking dish and add the butter, Cheddar cheese, and diced tomatoes; stir.
  • Combine the eggs, milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, brown mustard, hot sauce, parsley, nutmeg, pepper, and salt in a food processor; pulse until smooth; pour over the macaroni. Sprinkle paprika over everything.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the middle is set, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 523.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

OLD-FASHIONED SCRATCH MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Scratch Macaroni and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mark Cebron

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces uncooked macaroni
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut in cubes
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup butter, cut into tablespoons
1 (10 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Lawry's Seasoned Salt (to taste)
Lawry's Seasoned Pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Drain.
  • Immediately place cooked macaroni into large bowl.
  • While still hot, stir in the butter, the cubed cheddar, and the handful of grated cheddar.
  • Mix well for one minute.
  • Add the eggs and the can of cheddar soup.
  • Mix through.
  • Season liberally with Lawry's salt and pepper.
  • Mix through.
  • At this point, I like to give it a taste (I know, I know, raw eggs, but I live dangerously), to test for seasoning.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Add the milk and mix again.
  • Place mixture into a mid-size casserole.
  • I use an 11x8x3 or so.
  • Don't use a dish too deep or browning will be a pain.
  • Spread evenly.
  • Bake at 375 for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
  • Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • This is a very old family recipe from a woman I work with.
  • I am kind of a mac&cheese junkie and have tried many over the years.
  • This one is tops, bar none.
  • Enjoy!
  • PS If you have trouble finding Lawry's seasoned pepper, you can substitute McCormick's, not as good, but will do.

OLD-FASHIONED TUNA-OLIVE-MACARONI LOAF



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Make and share this Old-fashioned Tuna-olive-macaroni Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons grated onions
2 (6 ounce) cans solid-pack white tuna in water, drained and flaked
12 pimento stuffed olives, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
1 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs (2 slices bread)
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
8 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a standard-size loaf pan with aluminum foil.
  • Spray the foil-lined pan with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
  • Cook the macaroni in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions.
  • Drain it thoroughly and add the butter, stirring until it melts, set aside.
  • Combine the eggs and egg whites in a large bowl and beat them lightly.
  • Add the onion, tuna, olives and bread crumbs and mix well.
  • In a large saucepan combine the milk, salt, dry mustard and horseradish.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cheese and stir just until it starts to melt, then pour it into the tuna mixture in the bowl.
  • Add the macaroni and mix well.
  • Carefully spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and, using your hands, press it down firmly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before turning it over onto a serving dish or cutting board.
  • Using a serrated knife, cut the loaf into 8 slices.

MY MOM'S OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SOUP



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My mom is now 91 years old. She grew up during the depression era and she was one of 12 children. Obviously, they had to invent ways to feed a huge family on a shoe string budget. Her mom would make a great big pot of this soup to fill all those hungry little bellies. It's great tasting and makes a good sized pot. I raised my son...

Provided by Robyn Bruce

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1 lb. can of whole tomatoes, chopped (don't drain, you'll need the juice)
1 15 or 16 oz. can tomato sauce
2 qt water
3-4 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp fresh parsley or dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/8 tsp black pepper
1-1/2 c dry macaroni

Steps:

  • 1. In dutch oven, brown hamburger and onions. When done, spoon off drippings and discard. Add tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce, water, bouillon cubes and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer. Simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. When done, add macaroni and cook over medium heat 20 additional minutes or until macaroni is done.

OLD-FASHIONED MACARONI



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I love Macaroni & Cheese and this is my all time favorite recipe from a newspaper food section a long time ago. It's quick, it's easy and it reheats the next day fabulously. This recipe gets requested more often then any other from my very fussy 12 year old niece so it's a real winner with kids too.

Provided by Cher Jewhurst

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups hot water
8 ounces macaroni
1/2 lb strong cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons butter
paprika

Steps:

  • Place water in a large microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave, covered, at high for 10 minutes to bring to boil.
  • Add the macaroni, stir and cover.
  • Microwave 7 to 8 minutes at high.
  • Stir, cover and let stand 3 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Place half the cooked macaroni in a buttered 6-cup microwave-safe baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with half the cheese, top with half the sour cream and dot with half the butter.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Microwave, uncovered at high for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • My notes: I cook macaroni on stove top instead of microwaving it.
  • My microwave is so old it takes forever to boil water.
  • I also will mix up the cheese sometimes using different cheddars but it's really great if you use some freshly grated pecorini cheese as well in the mix.

Tips:

  • Use elbow macaroni, as it holds the sauce well.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente, so it still has a slight bite to it.
  • Use a good quality cheese, such as cheddar, Parmesan, or Gruyère.
  • Add some cooked vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or peas, to the macaroni for a healthier twist.
  • If you like a spicy macaroni, add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the macaroni with a side salad or soup.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned macaroni is a simple, yet comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the best macaroni and cheese ever. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this old-fashioned macaroni a try. You won't be disappointed!

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