*Cew*

LessThanZero

I saw in another thread that you were making homemade mac-n-cheese. Can I ask how you make the cheese sauce? I've been wanting to try this for a while.

LessThanZero

I saw in another thread that you were making homemade mac-n-cheese. Can I ask how you make the cheese sauce? I've been wanting to try this for a while.

J&K10910

Mmmmmm, mac and cheese.

J&K10910

Oh, and?  When I do it, I just melt milk and butter and shredded or cubed cheese on the stove.  You can probably find a pretty good recipe if you google.

JenGin74

She better be making enough for everyone!

BecW2be

I know one ingredient is crack. I've had her mac 'n' cheese, and it's AMAZING. You come to and you have blue hair, you're in your panties and bra, and there's a tattoo of a plaid-patterned flamingo on your left hip. You can't figure out what happened, then you realize it was the mac 'n' cheese the night before.

J&K10910

Well, after hearing what Bec has to say, I rescind my advice to google, and strongly suggest waiting for Cew to come post her recipe.

allisong23

I like this one.

1 pound ziti

4 tablespoon butter

4 tablespoon all purpose flour

2 1/2 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups marinara

1 pound fresh mozzarella

1 cup grated Parmasan

1/2 cup bread crumbs

salt and pepper

 

Add Cooking Step

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 

2. Prepare the ziti pasta according to the package directions. 

3. In a saucepan, heat the butter over medium high heat. Stir in the flour. Cook until golden brown. Add the milk to the flour mixture and stir constantly until thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the nutmeg and Parmesan cheese. 

4. Drain the pasta and pour into a large 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Add the marinara sauce, the white sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese to the pasta. Stir well. Sprinkle the bread crumbs over the top.

5. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly. Turn on the broiler for 2 to 4 minutes to make a crispy top crust.

LessThanZero

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[QUOTE]I know one ingredient is crack. I've had her mac 'n' cheese, and it's AMAZING. Y<strong>ou come to and you have blue hair, you're in your panties and bra, and there's a tattoo of a plaid-patterned flamingo on your left hip. You can't figure out what happened,</strong> then you realize it was the mac 'n' cheese the night before.
Posted by BecW2be[/QUOTE]

This is what I've wanted my whole life.

[Deleted User]

Hi! Okay, so I don't really measure anything and I change it just about everytime, but here you go!

boil about a half a box of macaroni noodles for about 10 minutes

while they're boiling, beat six eggs and mix with some whipping cream and / or milk (I think I use about a half a cup to a cup)

mix some garlic powder in to the liquid

pour the 3/4 of the noodles into a casserole dish and top with several little pieces of butter

cover with cheese

pour 3/4 of the liquid into the dish

pour the rest of the noodles and top with a little more cheese

pour the rest of the liquid on top

cover and bake for 30 - 40 minutes at 350

Now, you'll have to send me some.

Anysunrise

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[QUOTE]Hi! Okay, so I don't really measure anything and I change it just about everytime, but here you go! boil about a half a box of macaroni noodles for about 10 minutes while they're boiling, beat six eggs and mix with some whipping cream and / or milk (I think I use about a half a cup to a cup) mix some garlic powder in to the liquid pour the 3/4 of the noodles into a casserole dish and top with several little pieces of butter cover with cheese pour 3/4 of the liquid into the dish pour the rest of the noodles and top with a little more cheese pour the rest of the liquid on top cover and bake for 30 - 40 minutes at 350 Now, you'll have to send me some. :)
Posted by cew515[/QUOTE]

I love you and this thread. I've been looking everywhere for a good homemade mac and cheese recipe.

betrothed123

I'll have to try this one.  My mac and cheese recipe is not Creamy.

LessThanZero

Ah cew, that sounds awesome. What kind of cheese do you use? I was thinking of doing a 3 cheese blend somehow. Like cheddar, american and provolone or something.

[Deleted User]

It's so yummy. I love the kind with eggs because it's like a casserole kind of. Plus, I love eggs, so there's that. I made it last night and will be having it for lunch today. I usually make it on Sunday because we can eat off of it all week.

I use sharp cheddar.

J&K10910

I love food you make on a weekend and eat for the whole week.  It's the best kind.

raynes

Oooo that sounds good.  I tired to free form mac and cheese yesterday and it was a giant failure.  I think my roux failed.

[Deleted User]

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[QUOTE]I love food you make on a weekend and eat for the whole week.  It's the best kind.
Posted by J&K10910[/QUOTE]

Me too! I am in love with this other recipe. I make it and take it for lunch through out the week:
<a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Breakfast-Pies/Detail.aspx">http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Breakfast-Pies/Detail.aspx</a>

Except, I dont' put in the peppers and onions and I use bacon instead of the sausage. Oh and I also use honey butter biscuits. It's super yummy.

LessThanZero

You know what sucks, is my oven is wonky. So I'm always looking to somehow just make a creamy cheese sauce in a pot on the stove and then just pour it over the noodles and mix.

I'm definitely going to give your recipe a try cew. I could eat mac-n-cheese all day, everyday really.

KaylaSue19

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[QUOTE]Oooo that sounds good.  I tired to free form mac and cheese yesterday and it was a giant failure.  I think my roux failed.
Posted by raynes[/QUOTE]

That's my problem too. This recipe sounds so good, and so much easier than dealing with roux.

TheCranberry

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[QUOTE]Oooo that sounds good.  I tired to free form mac and cheese yesterday and it was a giant failure.  I think my roux failed.
Posted by raynes[/QUOTE]

I make mac and cheese with a roux.  You have to make sure you keep stirring the butter and flour mixture so it doesn't lump up on you or burn.  I've noticed that it helps if I sift the flour first (so it's not lumpy) and it add it a little at a time.

betrothed123

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: *Cew* : That's my problem too. This recipe sounds so good, and so much easier than dealing with roux.
Posted by KaylaSue19[/QUOTE]
If you're looking for easy, this is the recipe I use:
1 pound macaroni
1 block cheese (I use sharp cheddar)
1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes
A little salt and pepper
I also sometimes add some ham or bacon to make it a full meal

Dice Cheese into small cubes
Cook Macaroni and strain
Pour macaroni into a baking dish and stir in the cheese, tomatoes, salt and pepper, and meat if you're including that.
Cover and bake at 350 for half an hour to an hour.

Edited to fix spelling because 2 people quoted me and I couldn't stop staring at the word "back" when I knew it was supposed to be "bake"

LessThanZero

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: *Cew* : If you're looking for easy, this is the recipe I use: 1 pound macaroni 1 block cheese (I use sharp cheddar) 1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes A little salt and pepper I also sometimes add some ham or bacon to make it a full meal Dice Cheese into small cubes Cook Macaroni and strain Pour macaroni into a baking dish and stir in the cheese, tomatoes, salt and pepper, and meat if you're including that. Cover and back at 350 for half an hour to an hour.
Posted by betrothed123[/QUOTE]

That sounds delish too. My Mom used to make something similar, but without meat. And then she'd put seasoned breadcrumbs on top and bake it so it had the crunchy texture in there too.

betrothed123

It's to die for, LTZ.  I've never really been a fan of creamy mac and cheese because they remind me of the stove top stuff, which I despise, although I am going to try CEW's at some point.

KaylaSue19

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: *Cew* : If you're looking for easy, this is the recipe I use: 1 pound macaroni 1 block cheese (I use sharp cheddar) 1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes A little salt and pepper I also sometimes add some ham or bacon to make it a full meal Dice Cheese into small cubes Cook Macaroni and strain Pour macaroni into a baking dish and stir in the cheese, tomatoes, salt and pepper, and meat if you're including that. Cover and back at 350 for half an hour to an hour.
Posted by betrothed123[/QUOTE]

That is easy, thanks. Lately I have just been cooking the pasta, straining, then throwing it back in the pot and stirring in a bunch of shredded cheese. It is pretty stringy but DS loves it. I don't mind it, if I am hungry but I have been wanting to try out some new recipes.