Best 7 Redneck Mac N Cheese Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in the Southern comfort food classic, Redneck Mac N' Cheese Casserole, a delightful fusion of macaroni and cheese elevated with unexpected ingredients. This hearty casserole features layers of tender macaroni, a creamy cheese sauce enriched with mayonnaise, tangy Velveeta cheese, and a secret ingredient - a can of cream of celery soup - that adds a unique depth of flavor. The crispy topping, made from crushed buttery Ritz crackers and Parmesan cheese, adds a golden-brown texture that perfectly complements the creamy interior. This recipe also introduces a variation, "Cowboy Mac N' Cheese Casserole," which incorporates ground beef, diced tomatoes, and a flavorful taco seasoning for a Tex-Mex twist. Additionally, a vegetarian version, "Veggie Mac N' Cheese Casserole," swaps out the ground beef for a medley of roasted vegetables, creating a vibrant and wholesome dish. These recipes offer a delightful twist on the classic mac and cheese, sure to satisfy your cravings for comfort food with their rich, cheesy flavors and customizable options.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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This homemade Mac and Cheese Casserole is the best you've ever had. Tender noodles in a velvety sauce make the perfectly irresistible dish!!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Dinner     Entree     Main Course     Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 ounces dry elbow macaroni
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup light cream (about 10-12% MF)
½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt & pepper to taste
1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup (optional 10.75 ounces)
4 cups sharp cheddar (divided)
½ cup fresh parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 529 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTHERN BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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This creamy and delicious baked mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food side dish for any meal.

Provided by I Heart Recipes

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups uncooked elbow macaroi
6 tbsp salted butter
3 tbsp all purpose flour
3 1/2 cups half & half
2 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
16 oz sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
8 oz mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup Italian panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • to get started with this amazing southern baked macaroni and cheese casserole, you will have to bring some water to a boil, over high heat.
  • Once the water is boiling, add in the 3 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni pasta, and cook until it's nice and firm, but not overly cooked.
  • Next, toss 4 tbsp of salted butter into a large sauce pan, and melt over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, sprinkle in 3 tbsp of all purpose flour.
  • Whisk the flour with the butter, and make sure that there aren't any lumps.
  • Now pour the half & half into the sauce pan, and whisk until smooth.
  • Let the flour, butter, and half & half mixture cook until it starts to thicken, then reduce the heat to low medium.
  • Add in 8 oz of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and mix until well incorporated.
  • Sprinkle the seasoning salt & black pepper in the cheese sauce, and stir.
  • Place the cooked & drained elbow macaroni pasta into a large bowl, then add in the cheese sauce.
  • Fold the macaroni and cheese sauce until everything is well incorporated.
  • Grab a 9x13 bake dish, and butter or lightly oil it.
  • Combine the remaining shredded sharp cheddar cheese with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Add a layer of the macaroni and cheese at the bottom of the bake dish, then top with a heavy layer of cheese. Repeat
  • Melt two tbsp of salted butter, and combine it with the Italian panko bread crumbs.
  • Top the creamy macaroni and cheese casserole with the buttery panko bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the oven, uncovered, on 350 F for about 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve & enjoy the best ever southern baked macaroni and cheese casserole!!

CHEESY BEEF & MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This Cheesy Beef & Macaroni Casserole is an easy to put together and it boasts big flavor! We've made this recipe countless times and everyone in my family raves about it!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dry macaroni noodles (or similar)
1 pound lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced green pepper
1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
½ cup tomato sauce
3-4 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon dry basil
salt & pepper to taste
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
¼ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (divided)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook noodles for ¾ of time according to package. (My noodles said 9 minutes so I cooked them for 6). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Meanwhile, brown beef, garlic & onion in a frying pan. Drain.
  • Combine green peppers, beef, noodles, tomatoes, tomato sauce & paste, basil, salt & pepper, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley. Pour into a 9×13 casserole dish.
  • Combine remaining cheeses & 1 tablespoon of parsley. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is browned!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 484 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ULTIMATE MAC 'N' CHEESE CASSEROLE FOR TWO



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Ooey-gooey, cheesy and bacon-y pasta: It's all here, and it will surely tempt you. Why? Because the orecchiette pasta is covered with the silkiest sauce of gruyere and sharp white Cheddar. Because crispy bacon pieces are sprinkled throughout the dish and on the top. Need I say more? The orecchiette pasta is the perfect shape for this dish because the cheese and bacon nestle into the pasta's earlike grooves to give you the ultimate mac 'n' cheese experience.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups orecchiette pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar
1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
Salt and ground black pepper
8 slices crispy cooked bacon, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and lightly spray a 2-quart oven-safe casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente, following the directions on the pasta package. (You'll want it to still have a bite to it because it will finish cooking in the oven.) Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking vigorously, 1 to 2 minutes. Continue to whisk as you add the milk, then let the mixture gently come to a simmer and thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the Cheddar and gruyere and stir together with a spatula until all the cheese has melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Add the pasta to the cheese sauce and gently toss until everything is covered. Sprinkle half the bacon into the skillet and toss to incorporate. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remainder of the bacon, then bake, uncovered, until the mixture is bubbly and the pasta is cooked through, 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

MACARONI AND CHEESE CASSEROLE



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If you like macaroni and cheese, mixed veggies, and Polish sausage you'll love this casserole. ( I always use the hot and spicy Polish sausage, and I always get lots of compliments, but you can use your favorite Polish sausage.)

Provided by CRYSTAL_72

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

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound processed cheese, cubed
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 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 large bowl combine macaroni, processed cheese, mixed vegetables, mushroom soup, 1/2 of a soup can of water and sausage. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1595.1 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

REDNECK CASSEROLE



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My brother and I cook up this quick and easy recipe every Friday night when my mom is out with her friends/family. It's yummy yummy and has the potential to evolve into much more...but we like it just the way it is. I hope you enjoy!!

Provided by Chioreyu

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (28 ounce) can baked beans
6 -8 hot dogs
4 cups tater tots
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Set your oven to 450.
  • Dump your can of baked beans (we use Bush's vegetarian) into a casserole dish. (We use a medium sized glass bowlish looking -- thing). Set the dish aside.
  • Cut up your hotdogs into bite sized pieces and throw those into your casserole dish and mix until dogs are well coated with baked bean sauce.
  • Cover the bean and dog mixture with tatertots. We usually use a couple handfuls. Use as many as you'd like. Just make sure to cover the mixture completely.
  • Place the casserole dish in the oven for 1/2 an hour or until tater tots are golden brown. When Redneck Casserole is all cooked up, turn off the oven and sprinkle the top with cheese.
  • Redneck Casserole is completely done when cheese is melted and you just can't take it anymore -- dig in! (You can mix pretty much anything with this dish. Sour cream, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, etc.).

ONE-PAN OVEN MAC AND CHEESE



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Remember the viral TikTok Feta Pasta? We're giving the same place-and-bake pasta method new life in the form of a decadent, four-cheese mac and cheese. In just under an hour, you'll get a creamy, crowd-pleasing side that's even easier to throw together than the box you grab off the shelf (but so much tastier). Feel free to mix in some truffle oil or top with crushed Ritz® crackers.

Provided by anncamp

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ (8 ounce) package Fontina cheese
½ (8 ounce) package sharp Cheddar cheese
2 cups uncooked macaroni
1 ½ cups half-and-half
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place blocks of Fontina and sharp Cheddar cheeses in the center of an ungreased, 9-inch square baking dish. Pour pasta into the dish, spreading evenly around the cheese. Pour half-and-half directly on top of the pasta and stir until evenly coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then top with shredded white Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, spreading evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Pull the dish out of the oven, stir in milk, and mix until noodles, cheese, and sauce are evenly combined. Return to the oven and cook until golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes more.
  • Stir and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 73.5 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 360.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is the star of the show in this dish, so don't skimp on it. Use a sharp cheddar cheese that will melt well and give the casserole a cheesy, gooey texture.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: The pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole should be baked until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted, but don't overcook it or the pasta will become dry and tough.
  • Add your favorite toppings: This casserole is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, meat, or seafood. You can also top it with your favorite cheese, such as Parmesan or mozzarella.

Conclusion:

Redneck mac n' cheese casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and cheese, and it's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics. With its simple ingredients and cheesy, gooey texture, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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