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"I know there are several Mac & Cheese recipes already on here, and I figured one more wouldn't hurt. :) Cook time for pasta isn't including in prep or cook time. As with all my recipes, please feel free to adjust the seasonings according to you and your families tastes."
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50minsIngredients:
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- 1 1⁄4 cups elbow macaroni
- 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄8 th. cup finely chopped sweet onion, can use same amount of green onion if desired
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1⁄2 - 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard, can use prepared mustard instead
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3⁄4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, add more if desired
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper, add more if desired
- 6 ounces shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, divided
directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
- Over medium heat, in a medium size saucepan melt margarine and add onions.
- Cook onions until softened.
- Add flour and cook until lightly browned.
- Turn heat to low and add milk a little at a time, stir until desired thickness is reached. ( You might need a little more milk, it all depends on how thick you want it. ).
- Remove sauce from heat and add 4 1/2 ounces of cheese, a little at a time or it might turn out " STRINGY ".
- Add seasonings to sauce and mix well.
- Add cooked pasta to seasoned sauce and stir until pasta is well coated.
- Pour pasta/sauce into an 11 x 7 inch pan that has been prepared with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese, and sprinkle additional paprika if desired.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until top is golden brown.
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I know there are several Mac & Cheese recipes already on here, and I figured one more wouldn't hurt. :) Cook time for pasta isn't including in prep or cook time. As with all my recipes, please feel free to adjust the seasonings according to you and your families tastes.
What spices are good with mac and cheese?
Cayenne, Nutmeg, Black Pepper, and Dry Mustard
These spices will cut through the hearty flavor of the cheese and butter. Simply add ½ teaspoons of cayenne, black pepper, and dry mustard with a dash of nutmeg to a mixture of 1 egg and 1 cup (0.24 l) of heavy cream.
How can I add flavor to macaroni and cheese?
Throwing in spices to your macaroni and cheese might be the easiest and most affordable way to add in additional flavor. Basic spices that you may already have in your pantry that would work well include red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, chili, onion, and garlic powder.
How do you season bland mac and cheese?
Aside from salt and ground black pepper, favorite options include dashes of nutmeg and cayenne pepper for warmth and spark. A sprinkling of mustard powder and/or a blob of Dijon mustard are also zingy antidotes to blandness, as are garlic powder and onion powder.
What spice compliments cheese?
Cheese Sauce Make-Over – Make it Spicy!.