
So far I've found 2 new recipes that rock. Here ya go, oh and feel free to add your favorite recipes for mac and cheese :)
Ultimate Comfort Food Macaroni & Cheese by Tillamook
Ingredients8 tablespoons Tillamook ® Unsalted Butter, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
3 cups (about 1/2 loaf) good white crusty bread, cut into ¼ inch cubes
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Tillamook ® Vintage White Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Tillamook ® Swiss Cheese, divided
1 1/4 cups shredded Romano cheese, divided
1 pound dry rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Tillamook ® Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
PreparationPrep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9 x 13 inch shallow baking dish.
To make topping, melt 4 tablespoons butter with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. In a medium bowl, toss butter together with bread cubes and set aside. In a separate small bowl, combine 1 cup Vintage White, 1/2 cup Swiss and 1/4 cup Romano cheeses. Reserve for topping.
In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1½ tablespoons of salt and pasta. Cook, according to package directions, stirring occasionally. Pasta is done when it is slightly chewy to the bite or al dente. Drain in a colander and set aside.
Prepare sauce while pasta is cooking. In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk in flour and cook 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually add half-and-half and milk and bring just to a boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking often, until sauce slightly thickens, 4-5 minutes. Stir in remaining garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and nutmeg. Add remaining Vintage White, Swiss, Romano and sharp cheeses. Stir until cheese is melted. Remove pan from heat. Fold pasta into cheese sauce.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved cheese. Top with bread cube mixture. Bake 25-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and top begins to brown. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped parsley.
Parmesan Shells and Cheese
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces small shell macaroni, uncooked
1 cup soft bread crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
paprka, optional
Preparation:
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, cooking until hot and bubbly, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk. Add the salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring, until thickened and bubbly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and continue to cook and stir until cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, cook the shells in boiling salted water as directed on package. Drain well and add to the sauce mixture, blending well. Transfer to a lightly buttered 2-quart baking dish. Combine bread crumbs with melted butter and parsley flakes; sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake at 325° for 25 to 35 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika before serving, if desired.
Serves 4 to 6.