Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe

Posted on March 9, 2013 · 1 Comment
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Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe

I was in a hurry to put a side dish together so I decided on this Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe. Usually I use the oven for most of my mac and cheese recipes but I was trying to save a little time. This recipe is simple and doesn’t call for many ingredients so there is a good chance you will have everything you need on hand to put this recipe together. I followed the recipe as written and the end result was a very creamy macaroni and cheese dish. I garnished the dish with paprika just to give it a little bit of color. If you like mac and cheese, and need a quick side dish, give this Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe a try.

Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese recipe
 
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If you prepare the cheese sauce while the macaroni is cooking; they will both be done about the same time.
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 7 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 1/ 4 cup butter
  • 1/ 4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/ 2 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounce package)
  • Paprika for garnish (optional)

Instructions
  1. Cook macaroni to package directions; drain.
  2. In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper and cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in the milk one cup at a time; cook and stir until thickened. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  3. Mix the cheese sauce into the macaroni and garnish with paprika.

 

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Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

Posted on January 4, 2013 · Leave a Comment
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Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

There are so many ways to put macaroni salads together it’s easy to forget how simple it is to throw together a quick and easy Classic Macaroni Salad. I was looking for a simple recipe to go along with a Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Wings recipe; which is being used for my next blog post. I decided to go ahead and keep it simple, choosing this Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe.

This recipe pretty much like what you would purchase from the deli at your local market, so there is a lot of room for improvement, by adding some extra spices. I decided to keep the recipe as written; keeping it simple. This Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe makes a great side dish and can easily be prepared while the meat or your main course is cooking.

The next time you need a good side dish give this Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe a try; it’s a simple and good recipe. Enjoy

Ingredients

8 ounces elbow macaroni

1 cup real mayonnaise or salad dressing

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 cup celery (thinly sliced)

1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)

1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)

Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.

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2. In a large bowl combine the mayonnaise, sugar, black pepper, vinegar, salt, pepper and Dijon mustard. Mix until blended.

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3. Stir in the macaroni, onion, celery and green pepper.

Serve cold-Serves 4

Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

Posted on November 25, 2012 · 1 Comment
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Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe

It’s good to have Thanksgiving out of the way and move on to Christmas. I know this time of the year it is easy to get caught up in things and before you know it, its supper time. If this happens and you need a quick recipe for dinner to get out of a jam try this Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe. This recipe has very little prep or cooking time-you can have dinner on the table in a half an hour. The flavors blend well together and it is a very good dish for a simple recipe. I can think of a lot of ingredients I could add to this recipe to make it better, but I prepared the recipe as written and we enjoyed it. So if you need something quick, change it up a little bit, or prepare it as is; either way this Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe is a good and quick supper.

Ingredients

1 cup Penne pasta or elbow macaroni

1 pound lean ground beef

1 medium onion (chopped)

1 can diced tomatoes with seasoning (Basil, Garlic, and Oregano 14.5 ounces undrained)

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1/4 cup ketchup

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

cooking pasta cooking burger

2. While pasta is cooking brown the burger and unions until burger is no longer pink inside, and drain if needed.

3. Add the undrained tomatoes and ketchup to the burger and salt and pepper to taste. Then mix in the pasta. Cook until heated through.

pasta mix Cheeseburger Pasta

Serve hot topped with cheese-serves 4

Cheeseburger Pasta

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Italian Penne Pasta Recipe

Posted on November 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Italian Penne Pasta Recipe

I was looking for something simple and quick and I came across this Italian Penne Pasta Recipe. It’s a very simple recipe with very little ingredients. You could easily spice it up a little bit or add some ingredients like fresh garlic, onion, green pepper, mushrooms and maybe some red pepper flakes if you wanted to heat it up a little bit. I prepared the recipe as written just because I wanted to see how it would taste without any add-on’s. As I have found in the past; simple many times is good, and this recipe was no exception. Within 30 minutes I had an excellent dinner on the table we all enjoyed.

If you’re in a hurry, or just want to try something different, give this Italian Penne Pasta Recipe a try-its well worth the time and effort.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

4 cups penne pasta (12 ounces)

1 jar 28 to 30 ounces (your favorite spaghetti sauce)

3/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese

3 cups shredded Colby Jack Cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

1. Cook Penne Pasta according to package directions.

penne pasta ground burger

2. While pasta is cooking, using a skillet brown the burger and drain if needed.

3. Drain the pasta and mix together with the ground beef, spaghetti sauce, and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan Cheese.

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4. Place the mixture into a 13 x 9 casserole dish and top with the remaining Parmesan Cheese and Colby Jack.

5. Bake at 375F for 20 minutes.

Serves 4-6

 

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Basic Tuna Casserole Recipe

Posted on October 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Basic Tuna Casserole Recipe

I put this off for a long time; but I felt I really should have a Basic Tuna Casserole Recipe on my blog. This is a very simple recipe with very little added seasoning. The chips on the top help give it a little crunch. If you’re looking for something quick, and simple, and that is also very inexpensive, give this a try. Usually when I make this type of recipe I’ll skip the oven- just mix all of the ingredients together except for the chips and it has gone over pretty well; but if you like the cheese melted and the crunch of the chips on top give this Basic Tuna Casserole Recipe a try.

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles

1/4 cup chopped onion

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup frozen green peas

2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained

2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup

1/2 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

1 cup crushed plain potato chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 425F. (220C)

1. Cook noodles to al dente according to package instructions. Drain

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3. In a large bowl mix the noodles, onion, 1 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish, and top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1 cup cheese.

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4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is bubbly.

Serve Hot

Basic Tuna Casserole

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Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs Recipe

Posted on September 23, 2012 · 3 Comments
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Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs Recipe

This Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs Recipe is a very simple recipe that can be put together rather quickly. I was just looking for something a little different than the conventional Mac and Cheese recipes. I followed the recipe as written and it was very good. The original recipe called for beer, but I substituted chicken broth in place of it. The flavor of the hot dogs means a lot in this recipe; I would use all beef if possible.

If you’re in the mood for something a little different, give this Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs Recipe a try-it’s well worth the effort.

 

Ingredients

1 pound elbow macaroni

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)

1 package beef hot dogs (cut into 1-inch pieces)

1 tablespoon butter

1 medium onion (finely chopped)

2 tablespoons all- purpose flour

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 cups milk

1 generous tablespoon spicy mustard

2 generous tablespoons ketchup

3 cups Sharp Cheddar

Directions

1. Cook Macaroni according to package instructions for al dente.

cooking macaroni hot dogs

2. Preheat broiler for low heat- and set rack 12 inches from heat.

3. While pasta cooks, heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and then add hot dogs and brown on both sides. Remove the hot dogs with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate.

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4.  Add another tablespoon of olive oil, and the butter. When butter melts, cook onions until translucent, then add flour and cook another minute; add the chicken broth and cook until thickened.

5.  Mix in milk and bring to a boil, then season the sauce with salt and pepper, and stir in the mustard, and ketchup.

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5. Lower the heat and add 2 cups of the cheese. Stir to melt

6. Drain pasta well. Combine pasta and hot dogs with sauce- then pour into 13 x 9 casserole dish and top with remaining cheese.

7. Melt and brown cheese under broiler.

Serve Hot-feeds 4-6

Mac and Cheese with Hot Dogs

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Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe

Posted on September 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe

 

If you are looking for something really quick when the kids get home from school, or you just need a quick side dish, give this Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe a try.

This recipe caught my eye because of the use of the microwave. Except for heating and defrosting I don’t use the microwave very often; but when I saw this recipe I thought it was worth giving it a try. You can pretty much have the cheese sauce done just on time to mix it into the macaroni when it comes off the stove. This Simple Mac and Cheese Recipe tastes great and requires no oven time. However this is a small recipe and you may wish to double it depending on the age, and number you are feeding. Enjoy

Ingredients

1 cup elbow macaroni

1 cup milk

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons butter

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain and set aside.

2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk, flour and salt and pepper to taste; whisk or beat until smooth. Add butter and cheese.

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3.  Microwave on high for 5 minutes and whisk until smooth. Return to the microwave for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, mix or beat until smooth.

3. Mix the sauce and cooked pasta together and serve hot.

Serves 2 adults

 

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Ranch Pasta Cold Salad Recipe

Posted on August 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Ranch Pasta Cold Salad Recipe

With Labor Day coming up there’s a good chance you will need a side dish, especially if you are firing up the grill. This Ranch Pasta Cold Salad Recipe will go great with almost any main dish you decide to create. The Ranch dressing mix gives this recipe a unique, creamy texture. I followed the recipe as written but I think you could successfully add or subtract any of the vegetables according to your liking. This is a good size recipe and will serve 4-6 easily as a side dish-if you’re planning a party, or attending pot luck, just increase the amount as needed.

If your cooking out this Labor Day weekend give this Ranch Pasta Cold Salad Recipe a try; it’s really good.

 

Ingredients
1 (12 ounce) packages uncooked Rainbow rotini pasta
10 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled into bits)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 ( 1 ounce) packet dry ranch dressing mix
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup milk
1 large tomato (diced)
1 (3 ounce) can sliced black olives (drained)
1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese

salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Cook pasta to package directions for al dente, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

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2. In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, and garlic powder. Whisk in milk until smooth.

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3. In a large bowl add rotini pasta, crumbled bacon, tomato, black olives, and cheese.

4. Mix in the dressing mix.

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Salt and pepper to taste- chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour- if you have the time, a few hours is even better, giving the seasonings more time to blend.

 

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Simple Noodles Alfredo Recipe

Posted on August 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Simple Noodles Alfredo Recipe

With many of the schools getting started it is nice to have a recipe on hand that’s quick, simple, and something the whole family would enjoy. This Simple Noodles Alfredo recipe has very little prep and cooking time and would go great with almost any kind of meat recipe. There was so little in this recipe I wondered how well it would turn out. I prepared this recipe as written, and served it with sloppy Joes, and it was an excellent combination that the family enjoyed. It would be very easy to turn this side dish recipe, into a main dish, by adding chopped ham, or sliced hot dogs into the recipe. If you’re looking for a quick after school recipe, give this Simple Noodles Alfredo Recipe a try. Enjoy

 

Ingredients

 

1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon salt

Fresh Parsley for garnish (optional)

Course ground black pepper to taste

 

Directions

1. Cook noodles according to package directions.

2. While noodles are cooking heat butter or margarine and cream in a small saucepan over low heat until butter or margarine is melted.

3. Stir in cheese, parsley, and salt and pepper; keep warm over low heat.

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4. Drain pasta and combine with the cheese sauce.

Garnish with fresh parsley

Simple Noodles Alfredo

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Macaroni and Cheese Chicken Casserole Recipe

Posted on August 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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Macaroni and Cheese Chicken Casserole Recipe

There are so many different versions of Mac and cheese I don’t think I could ever try them all. This Macaroni and Cheese Chicken Casserole recipe looked pretty good so I thought I would give it a try. This recipe is creamy and smooth, and the red sweet pepper gives it nice color. This recipe is mildly seasoned so there is plenty of room to add additional seasoning to your taste. Because this recipe incorporates chicken into the recipe this Macaroni and Cheese Chicken Casserole Recipe makes a very good one dish meal. The next time you want to put Macaroni and Cheese on the table give this recipe a try. It is a simple recipe and you can have it on the supper table in about an hour. Enjoy

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups cubed American cheese

16 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained

3 cups cooked chicken breasts (cubed)

1 medium sweet red pepper (diced)

Salt and pepper to taste

Parsley (optional)

macaroni chopped chicken and cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F

1. In large pan, melt butter; stir in flour.

2. Add milk and chicken broth; stir until thickened and smooth.

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3. Cook and stir for 3 minutes.

4. Remove from heat and add the cheese; stir until melted.

5.  In a large bowl combine the macaroni and all ingredients; mix thoroughly.

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6. Pour into 9 x 13 baking dish.

7.  Bake uncovered at 350°F for 40 minutes.

8. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with parsley if desired

Macaroni and Cheese Chicken Casserole

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