Best 3 Ooey Gooey Mac And Cheese Recipes
Macaroni and Cheese is a classic dish loved by people of all ages. This ooey-gooey version takes the classic recipe to the next level with a creamy, cheesy sauce, a crispy breadcrumb topping, and a few secret ingredients that make it truly special. The recipe uses a combination of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses to create a rich, flavorful sauce that coats the macaroni perfectly. The addition of cream cheese gives the sauce an extra creamy texture and a hint of tanginess. The breadcrumb topping is made with a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs, butter, garlic, and parsley, and adds a satisfying crunch to the dish. This recipe also includes instructions for making a classic macaroni and cheese, a baked macaroni and cheese, and a slow-cooker macaroni and cheese, so you can choose the method that best suits your needs.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
OOEY GOOEY MAC AND CHEESE
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the pasta per the manufacturer's al dente specifications, then rinse with cold water in a colander. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a 4-quart Dutch oven, melt the butter over low heat, then add the flour, stirring until thickened. Add the cream, evaporated milk, cayenne pepper and some salt and pepper, then whisk until thickened to the point that the sauce coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yolks and a tablespoon or two of the white sauce to temper the yolks, stirring constantly. Add the tempered yolks back to the white sauce, whisking, then add the Cheddar, followed by the American cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted completely. (If the cheese is not melting completely, return the saucepan to the stovetop over low heat and stir just until the cheese melts.) Gently stir in the pasta until coated. (The mac and cheese can be served at this point if desired, for a stovetop version.)
- Turn the mixture out into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Crumble the chips on top of the mac and cheese and bake until golden brown and bubbling, 20 to 30 minutes. (If traveling with the mac and cheese, put a lid on it and bake on-site, preferably over a campfire!)
OOEY GOOEY MAC AND CHEESE
Yummy mac and cheese that is so ooey and gooey. My kids go wild over this dish. It is great with anything: chicken, beef, or pork. Use any type of cheese you like; I use whatever I have in the fridge.
Provided by Reesa's Fab Kitchen online
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant. Stir in flour, mustard powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk in half-and-half. Simmer, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Add processed cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Cheddar cheese; stir until melted.
- Pour cheese sauce over cooked pasta; stir well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 76.6 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 498.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
OOEY GOOEY MAC AND CHEESE
This homemade macaroni and cheese will be your next dish to take to a potluck and it will be a hit. We always say the more cheese you can fit into your mac and cheese, the better. If you don't like the texture of mac and cheese that uses an egg, try this recipe. The base is cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, and butter. This...
Provided by Samantha Jacobs
Categories Casseroles
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350.
- 2. Cook pasta according to pasta directions just until done. You don't want it mushy because it will absorb a little of the cheesy liquid in the oven.
- 3. Combine soup, evaporated milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a large microwaveable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent, and cook for 6-7 minutes until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm-to-hot throughout. (If making a half batch, 4 minutes in the microwave should do it).
- 4. Add to cooked pasta.
- 5. Add cheeses, stirring constantly until everything is melted and incorporated.
- 6. Pour macaroni and cheese into a baking pan.
- 7. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- 8. FOR CROCK POT: Follow directions 1-5, leave your Crock Pot on low and cook for 4 hours.
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheese. The better the cheese, the better the mac and cheese will be.
- Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains cellulose, which can make the mac and cheese grainy.
- Use a combination of cheeses. Different cheeses will give the mac and cheese a more complex flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta. The pasta should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
- Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that helps to thicken the sauce.
- Use milk or cream to make the sauce. Milk will make the sauce lighter, while cream will make it richer.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Add your favorite mix-ins. Popular mix-ins include bacon, ham, chicken, broccoli, and cauliflower.
- Top the mac and cheese with breadcrumbs or crushed crackers before baking. This will give the mac and cheese a crispy topping.
- Bake the mac and cheese until it is bubbly and golden brown.
Conclusion:
Ooey gooey mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It is rich, cheesy, and satisfying. Follow these tips to make the best mac and cheese you have ever had.
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