Best 9 Poor Mans Mac Cheese Casserole Recipes

MILLION DOLLAR MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE (VIDEO)

Steps:

• Cook pasta just until al dente according to package directions - don't overcook! Strain and rinse with cold water.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. Set aside.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat then whisk in flour. Cook, while stirring for 2 minutes. Turn heat to low then gradually whisk in milk. Whisk cornstarch into evaporated milk and gradually add to skillet followed by Dijon mustard and all remaining spices/seasonings.
• Bring to a boil, whisking constantly then reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally until thickened (but not overly thick). Remove from heat and whisk in sharp cheese until melted. Add pasta and toss until evenly coated (it will seem like a lot of extra sauce which is a good thing).
• Pour half of the macaroni and cheese into prepared baking dish. Layer macaroni evenly with provolone cheese followed by an even layer of sour cream. Pour remaining macaroni and cheese over sour cream and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup Parmesan cheese (or more to taste).
• Panko topping (optional): Melt butter in olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add panko and stir to coat. Continue cooking until crumbs become golden brown. Evenly sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
• Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and inside provolone is melted. If not topping with panko, broil until Parmesan is golden. Cool 10 minutes to set before serving.

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Cook macaroni al dente (firm) according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
• Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Whisk in flour and let cook 2 minutes while stirring. Slowly whisk in milk, cream, mustard powder, onion powder, salt & pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat while stirring until thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese & 3 cups cheddar cheese until melted. Add soup if using.
• Toss cheese sauce & macaroni noodles together. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan. Top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 18-24 minutes or until bubbly. Do not over cook. Cool 10-15 minutes before serving.

MY GRANDMA'S POOR MANS CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Start off with cooking the white rice.
• As the rice is cooking start cooking your beef, I like to season it with pepper and mesquite seasonings, but you can also use garlic salt or any other seasonings you prefer.
• Once the meat and rice is done cooking mix together the meat, rice, and soup.
• Top it with the shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake in the oven on 375 for about 30 minutes or until the cheddar is bubbly and starting to brown,.
• * Sometimes I like to mix corn into it to give it a little more nutrition/flavor.

POOR MANS MACARONI N CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook the Egg Noodles in a sauce pan.
• and drain until there is about 2 tablespoons of water left in pan.
• Take the cooked noodles+water and transter them into a bowl, place the slices of American Cheese on the cooked noodles till all of the noodles are covered.
• Place in microwave for 2-3 minutes.
• Enjoy!

POOR MAN'S CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown the hamburger meat with the onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Drain the fat.
• Then add the rice, corn, and tomato sauce and mix together.
• Top with the cheese.
• If you have a cast-iron pan put the casserole in the oven for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese. If you do not have a cast-iron pan, just cover the casserole until the cheese melts.

POOR MAN'S CASSEROLE (POTATO, EGG & BACON CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F Peel and slice the potatoes about 1/2 inch thick, then cook in salted water just until tender (do not overcook). Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
• Cut half a pound of your favorite bacon cut into 2 inch pieces setting aside about 3 uncooked slices for top. In a frying pan, cook the balance of the bacon pieces until it just starts to crisp.
• Slice the boiled eggs width wise about 1/4 inch thick.
• Using a deep casserole dish, layer 1/3 of the potatoes, 1/3 of the egg slices, and 1/2 of the cooked bacon. Repeat the layer. For the final layer, add the remaining potatoes, eggs and the raw pieces of bacon on top. I like to pour the bacon fat remaining in the frying pan over the whole dish.
• Bake uncovered in the oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until the bacon on the top is crisp. Enjoy.

POOR MAN HUSBAND CASSEROLE RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook and drain ground beef. Mix beef with garlic, salt, sugar and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cook and drain egg noodles. Mix sour cream and cream cheese together in a small bowl. Layer, in order twice - noodles, sour cream mixture, meat. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

TOMATO MACARONI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a greased 11x7-in. microwave-safe dish, combine the macaroni, tomatoes and 3/4 cup cheese; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes; stir. Cover and heat 45 seconds longer. , Sprinkle with bacon and remaining cheese. Microwave, uncovered, for 20-40 seconds longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

10-LAYER POOR MAN'S LASAGNA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown hamburger in frying pan with salt and pepper, oregano, Italian seasonings, onions and garlic until done.
• Drain grease.
• Stir in (drained) mushrooms and spaghetti sauce.
• Simmer on very low.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, heat cream cheese in microwave until very soft. Stir in the sour cream and beef bouillon well. Set aside.
• Cook macaroni until just done or "al dente". Drain well.
• In greased 4 quart roaster or crock pot, place (layer) 1/3 noodles, then 1/3 cream sauce, then 1/3 meat sauce, repeat 2 more times until ingredients are used up.
• Top with shredded Mexican blend cheese.
• Bake in 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 35 to 40 minutes until heated through and lightly bubbling.
• Let rest 5 or 10 minutes before serving.
• About 10-12 servings.
• Serve with garlic bread and a tossed salad.