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Mom's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Mom's Baked Macaroni and Cheese

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
40 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Place macaroni in a 2-quart casserole dish. Stir in cheese soup and milk until well combined. Sprinkle with shredded Colby cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes.

By Courtnay

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

4.3

Prep
2 min
Cook
8 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in dry macaroni noodles. Pour in enough water to barely cover macaroni. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
  2. 2 Continue stirring the macaroni until water is almost evaporated and pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Pour in evaporated milk and cream. Add grated cheese and stir until cheese has melted and everything is well combined. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Easy Tuna Casserole

Easy Tuna Casserole

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cooked macaroni, tuna, and condensed soup together in a 9x13-inch baking dish; sprinkle with cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with fried onions; bake 5 minutes more.

By LMCDEVIT

Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese

Restaurant Style Mac and Cheese

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Return drained pasta to the pot. Mix in processed cheese, Cheddar cheese, and cream. Stir until cheeses melt. Sprinkle with salt.

By Sara

Simple Mac and Cheese

Simple Mac and Cheese

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Mix together condensed soup and cheese. Using the empty soup can, measure 1 can of milk; mix into the soup mixture. Stir in cooked pasta. Dump into a greased casserole dish, and cover.
  3. 3 Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

By Sue Bennett

Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions

Macaroni and Cheese with Sausage, Peppers and Onions

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Follow the recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese .
  2. 2 Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage, breaking it up as it fries, until it loses its raw color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and pepper slices, and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add basil, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Lucy's Mac and Corn

Lucy's Mac and Corn

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.
  2. 2 Mix creamed corn, whole kernel corn, and uncooked macaroni together. Mix sliced butter and cheese into corn mixture; spoon into prepared dish. Cover.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, stir, and bake uncovered until golden brown, about 30 more minutes.

By Casey

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Grease a 2 quart casserole dish. Place a quarter of the macaroni in the bottom, followed by an even layer of one-quarter of the cheese slices. Dot with butter and season with salt and pepper. Repeat layering three times. Pour evaporated milk evenly over the top of all.
  3. 3 Bake, uncovered, for one hour, or until top is golden brown.

By Cordi Tierno

Macaroni and Cheese with Ham, Peas and Shallots

Macaroni and Cheese with Ham, Peas and Shallots

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Follow recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese.
  2. 2 Heat oil in medium-high heat in a 10-inch skillet. Saute shallots until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add ham; continue to saute until meat begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add vermouth and simmer until liquid almost evaporates, about a minute. Add peas. Stir mixture into macaroni and cheese. Serve hot.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Boil macaroni in a large pot of salted water until barely done, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. 3 Whisk milk and egg together in a large bowl; stir in cheese and butter.
  4. 4 Place par-boiled macaroni in the prepared baking dish. Pour milk mixture over macaroni, season with salt and pepper, and stir until combined. Press mixture evenly into the baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Meredith

Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad

Cold Tuna Macaroni Salad

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, celery, and tuna.
  3. 3 Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, salad dressing, sugar, and pepper. Add to pasta salad, mix together, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

By Annelle Majeran

Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

Microwave Macaroni and Cheese

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni pasta in boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Place butter and onions in a 2-quart microwave-safe covered casserole dish; cook on high in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Add pasta, cubed cheese, and milk to the casserole dish; stir. Cook on high in the microwave for 11 to 12 minutes, stirring well after 4, 8, and 11 minutes. Mixture will still be runny at this stage. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Let stand for 5 to 8 minutes before serving; sauce will thicken as it cools.

By kmgowin

Mac 'n Cheese Bites

Mac 'n Cheese Bites

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
4 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add macaroni and American cheese; stir until cheese is mostly melted, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low; mix in milk.
  2. 2 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven on the low broil setting. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Spread pretzels crackers on the prepared baking sheet; top each with a slice of sausage. Spoon 1 tablespoon macaroni and cheese mixture over sausage. Sprinkle black pepper on top.
  4. 4 Bake under the preheated broiler until American cheese and pretzels start to brown, 1 to 2 minutes.

By duboo

Simple Macaroni Salad

Simple Macaroni Salad

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool; transfer to a large serving bowl.
  2. 2 Stir bell peppers, celery, green onions, and olive oil into macaroni; mix until well combined. Stir in mayonnaise and soup mix until incorporated.
  3. 3 Chill pasta salad in the refrigerator before serving, 2 to 3 hours.

By Samantha

Macaroni and Tomatoes

Macaroni and Tomatoes

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 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.
  2. 2 Pour the macaroni into a saucepan and place over medium heat; stir in the butter, bacon grease, tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes with juice, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Stir while cooking until butter and bacon grease has melted and incorporated completely, 5 to 10 minutes; remove from heat, cover, and allow to sit about 20 minutes before serving.

By KThomas

Cold Macaroni and Tuna Salad

Cold Macaroni and Tuna Salad

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. 3 Put frozen peas into a colander and rinse with hot water; drain well.
  4. 4 Place macaroni and peas in a large bowl. Dice eggs and add to the bowl. Put tuna in the bowl, flaking it apart.
  5. 5 Stir mayonnaise into tuna mixture, a little at a time, until mixture is moist but not soggy. Season with salt and pepper and mix one last time. Cover and refrigerate for a least 1 hour or overnight.

By trvlnbarefootingal

Macaroni and Tuna Fish Salad

Macaroni and Tuna Fish Salad

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
13 min
Total
23 min

Instructions

  1. 1 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 and cool under running water.
  2. 2 Mix both cans of tuna into the cooled pasta. Add the mayonnaise. Stir in onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.

By DAJUICEMANCE

Picnic Macaroni Salad

Picnic Macaroni Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine ranch dressing, 2 tablespoons reserved olive juice, mayonnaise, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Pour dressing over macaroni; stir in olives, tuna, and bell pepper until well combined.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator until serving.

By Paula

Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles

Macaroni and Cheese with Ground Beef, Salsa and Green Chiles

4.1

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Follow basic recipe for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, but use pepper Jack cheese, not cheddar.
  2. 2 Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salsa and chilies; simmer, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cilantro, then stir mixture into macaroni. Serve hot.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Macaroni and Cheese III

Macaroni and Cheese III

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot cook macaroni pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the grated Cheddar cheese, plain yogurt, butter or margarine, and tomatoes. Cook until smooth. Add salt, black pepper, basil to taste, celery seed and cooked pasta to saucepan. Stir until blended.
  3. 3 Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes with lid on, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

By Lucille Paquette

Cheddar and Macaroni Salad

Cheddar and Macaroni Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1475 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta under cold water; drain.
  2. 2 Combine macaroni, bell pepper, celery, cheese, peas, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and pickle relish in a large bowl; mix well.
  3. 3 Cover the bowl; refrigerate before serving, at least 24 hours.

By Karena

Chicken Macaroni Salad

Chicken Macaroni Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear. Let rest until cool enough to handle, then shred with two forks. Set aside 4 cups of shredded meat.
  2. 2 In a medium pot with boiling salted water cook elbow macaroni until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix together the cooked chicken, drained vegetables, shredded lettuce, and mayonnaise. Add basil, pepper, salt, and garlic powder to taste.
  4. 4 Add drained elbow macaroni to chicken mixture. Toss to coat.
  5. 5 Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

By purple

One-Pan Oven Mac and Cheese

One-Pan Oven Mac and Cheese

2.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
50 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 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.
  4. 4 Stir and serve immediately.

By anncamp

Best Macaroni Salad

Best Macaroni Salad

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the pasta, mayonnaise and mix well. Stir in cucumber, onion, ham and cheese. Mix well. Drizzle oil and vinegar over top and toss. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

By jeanderson72

Goulash Supreme

Goulash Supreme

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low. Add stewed tomatoes, macaroni, onion, garlic, chili powder, and paprika; mix well. Stir in tomato paste. Simmer, adding a little water as needed if the mixture gets too dry, until macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes.

By Cheryle

Easy Tuna Macaroni Salad

Easy Tuna Macaroni Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water until done. Drain.
  2. 2 Marinate macaroni in Italian dressing for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, celery, garlic powder, tuna, and salt and pepper into macaroni. Chill before serving.

By It's A New Day

My Own Mickmack

My Own Mickmack

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl combine the beans, macaroni, sausage, onion, tomatoes, parsley, cayenne pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well and spread mixture in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

By Pauline Rose

Macaroni and Cheese Salad

Macaroni and Cheese Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine pasta and vinegar. Mix well and allow to sit 15-20 minutes.
  3. 3 Add cheese, peppers, celery, green onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise and seasonings. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

By Sally Dickson

Four Cheese Macaroni Casserole

Four Cheese Macaroni Casserole

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil over high heat. Add macaroni, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and pour hot pasta into a casserole dish.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, italian seasoning, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Stir into the hot pasta 1 cup of Cheddar, 1 cup of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Continue to stir until the cheeses have melted. Then stir in tomato and herb mixture. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Cheddar, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup feta over the top of the casserole.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes.

By MSDELENA