Mac and Cheese with Cottage Cheese.

8 ounces elbow macaroni 1 1/2 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening 12 ounces small curd cottage cheese 4% milkfat 12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese about 3 cups 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add the elbow macaroni and…

Creamed Spinach Macaroni and Cheese.

6 oz pasta 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk 4 oz mozzarella 4 oz cream cheese ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon garlic 10 oz frozen chopped spinach ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg optional ¼ cup grated Parmesan Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions and drain. In a large saucepan over medium-low…

Mac and Cheese Soup.

1/4 cup butter 1 cup onions, diced 1 cup carrots, diced 1 cup celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken broth 2 cups elbow macaroni 1 pinch nutmeg (optional) 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste Heat…

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese.

1 lb. dried elbow pasta 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk 2 1/2 cups half and half 4 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese divided (measured after shredding) 2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided (measured after shredding) 1/2 Tbsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. paprika smoked…

The Worlds Best Million Dollar Mac & Cheese.

1 pound Macaroni pasta 1/2 Cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cups Whole milk OR heavy cream 1 12 oz. can of evaporated milk 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons mustard 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp parsley 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tsp white pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes…

Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese.

Ranch Chicken 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes 1 package (about 3 tablespoons) of dry ranch seasoning Macaroni and Cheese 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups whole milk, warmed 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning 1/2 cup white…

BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE.

8 ounces pasta shells 3 cups chopped broccoli florets 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk ½ cup heavy cream 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon mustard powder Heat a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta…

Ranch Macaroni and Cheese.

1 pound gemelli pasta or your favorite pasta 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 1-ounce pouch of dry ranch dressing and seasoning mix ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder ½ teaspoon white pepper ½ cup mayonnaise ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce With few squirts of hot sauce, we use Cholula (optional)…

Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 large green bell pepper diced small, about 1 1/4 cups 1 medium sweet onion, diced small, about 1 1/4 cups 2 pounds lean ground beef such as 90/10 or 93/7, beef to fat ratio 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch…

French Onion Soup Mac & Cheese.

12 ounces elbow macaroni ½ teaspoon table salt, plus salt for cooking pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 pounds onions, halved and sliced thin 4 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon sugar 1 cup beef broth 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2½ cups milk 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (2 cups), divided…