Mac & cheese w/out making a roux?

[PattnFmly]

I lost my recipe that I read on here for making mac & cheese without making a roux/white sauce. It used uncooked macaroni tossed in butter, chopped cheese and milk which was then baked. I have searched, but there's just so many mac & cheese recipes, I can't find it. Does anyone remember this one or have a clue where I'd find it? It tasted so good when we made it but I can't remember the exact measurements. It was just so easy! TIA!

 

[2BigKIdz]

I don't have the recipe you are talking about but my cousin made a crock pot mac n cheese for Father's Day that was really good, so I'll post the recipe in case any one is interested.

1 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Add to crock pot, then add-

2 eggs
2 sticks of butter (or margarine)
8 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
salt to your taste

Mix well, after putting top on do not take top off again until done. Cook on low for 3 hours.

This makes a large amount of mac n cheese so you can cut everything in half for a normal size.

 

[scrapquilter]

my aunt makes it this way, but she doesn't use any measurements. She cooks the elbow macaroni, drains it and pours it into the baking ban. Then she pours on some milk, cuts butter into small pieces and scatters them around on the macaroni. She cuts up a block of velveeta cheese into small cubes and spreads that on top of the macaroni and stirs it all up. Shake black pepper and a little salt on top then bake. It is always delicious this way, and so much simpler than making the cheese sauce like I usually do.

 

[tink2dw]

blue box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese??[i joke!]

 

[TiffanyK]

my aunt makes it this way, but she doesn't use any measurements. She cooks the elbow macaroni, drains it and pours it into the baking ban. Then she pours on some milk, cuts butter into small pieces and scatters them around on the macaroni. She cuts up a block of velveeta cheese into small cubes and spreads that on top of the macaroni and stirs it all up. Shake black pepper and a little salt on top then bake. It is always delicious this way, and so much simpler than making the cheese sauce like I usually do.

This is pretty much what I do. Here's a link with pictures, if you're into pictures of food. Mac and Cheese

 

[buffalogirl]

My family loves this recipe from the Kraft website:

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/marys-macaroni-cheese-62578.aspx

Like the others, it does require cooking the macaroni first.

 

[krcit]

This is my MIL's recipe and it is really good.

1 lb of macaroni

1 lb of velveeta

1 can of cream of mushroom soup and 1 can of milk


Boil macaroni. While it is boiling, I put the soup and milk in a saucepan and melt the Velveeta in that. Drain macaroni, pour into a 9x11 dish. Pour the soup/cheese mixture over it and bake for abouit 40 minutes.

 

[nathaliabrown]

Mac & Cheese
3/4 hour cooking time. pre-heat to 350
1 1/2 cup raw elbow mac-boil it
3 T butter and 3 T flour
2 c milk
1/2 tsp salt, dash of pepper
1/4 cup minced onions
2 c shredded shart cheddar cheese
2 sliced up tomatoes.
Cook pasta and drain. Melt butter and blend in flour with a whisk
Add milk and cook until thick on med heat
Keep stirring with whisk. Add pepper onion,tomatoe, cheese. Stir till cheese melts.
Mix with pasta and pour into a 1 1/2 qt. casserole pan.
Bake 350 for 45 min
Sprinkle paprika

 

[PinkRhombus]

The OP wanted one WITHOUT making a roux.....which means no stirring anything in a sauce pan.


Which my usual one DOES...so no suggestion from me...but I might try it with just cutting everything up on it. Anything to streamline things.

 

[mom2mikel]

My family loves this recipe from the Kraft website:

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/marys-macaroni-cheese-62578.aspx

Like the others, it does require cooking the macaroni first.

Mine too!! I tried to post this earlier, but my PC froze up on me. Very good!!

 

[semo233]

When we would go and visit my grandmother and grandfather, we always knew we would have mac& cheese for dinner the night of our arrival and we all loved it!
In a large oven safe bowl or dish, put:

1 pound Cooked macaroni
few T of butter
about 1 cup milk
1 pound American cheese
1 can stewed tomatoes, crushed, with juice

Bake for 20 min, stir
Bake for another 30 minutes until crispy brown on top

 

[HGD24]

We do the following:

Boil 1lb of elbow macaroni
Shred 1/2 a bar of Cracker Barrell Vermont Sharp White cheese
Get an 8oz bag of whole milk shredded mozzerella or shred your own
Place one layer of macaroni on bottom of baking dish
Add a layer of the cheeses (mixed)
Place another layer of macaroni and another layer of the cheeses
Add a little milk to cover the bottom of the baking dish
Bake at 350 until top is slightly golden brown

 

[Avonlady1001]

We do the following:

Boil 1lb of elbow macaroni
Shred 1/2 a bar of Cracker Barrell Vermont Sharp White cheese
Get an 8oz bag of whole milk shredded mozzerella or shred your own
Place one layer of macaroni on bottom of baking dish
Add a layer of the cheeses (mixed)
Place another layer of macaroni and another layer of the cheeses
Add a little milk to cover the bottom of the baking dish
Bake at 350 until top is slightly golden brown

My secret family recipe is close to this. Box of elbows (or mini shells work well too) cooked & drained. 1-2 bars of shredded cheddar (I use one extra sharp, one sharp...can use more or less depending on what you like).

Put a layer of elbows in a casserole dish, then a layer of cheese, some pepper, then a quick swirl of milk. Repeat til you run out. When you tilt the dish you should JUST see the milk. Bake at 350 until top is crispy.

I've recently started putting bread crumbs on the top to help crisp it up...thanks to my sister's MIL. It's a great addition to an already yummy recipe.

 

[ceecee]

I just layer macaroni, shedded cheddar, salt pepper and butter three times in a cassorole, pour milk over the top and back. I have never used a recipe.

 

[PattnFmly]

Thanks all, for the help! I've always been a purely "out of the box" type mac & cheese girl, (except for eating my mom's of course!) but it's just something I never learned how to make. A few months back I had seen a particular recipe on here and we made it couple times, but my paper I wrote it on has disappeared into the "house black hole"! Guess I'll wing it using your suggestions! We'll see, maybe I'll like it better! I'll let you know later how it came out ....

 

[lizziepooh]

Is this the one you are looking for?

2 cups UNcooked macaroni
1 quart milk
8 oz cheddar cheese (shredded or cut in small chunks)
3 tablespoons margarine
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Melt margarine in casserole dish. Stir in salt and pepper. Stir in uncooked macaroni until coated with margarine. Mix in cheese. Pour milk over mixture and bake at 350 for l hour. I use a 9 inch square casserole dish for this amount. A double recipe makes a 9 x 13 pan.

 

[PattnFmly]

Aha! That's the one! Thank you so much! Now I have a decision to make since I haven't started dinner yet ....

 

[lisaross]

This sounds easy and yummy...think i'll try it next week, BUT is it only 1lb of macaroni?

I don't have the recipe you are talking about but my cousin made a crock pot mac n cheese for Father's Day that was really good, so I'll post the recipe in case any one is interested.

1 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Add to crock pot, then add-

2 eggs
2 sticks of butter (or margarine)
8 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
salt to your taste

Mix well, after putting top on do not take top off again until done. Cook on low for 3 hours.

This makes a large amount of mac n cheese so you can cut everything in half for a normal size.

 

[Kidnurse]

Here's my personal favorite:
http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/velveeta-ultimate-macaroni-cheese-52089.aspx

What You Need!2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked 3/4 lb. (12 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/3 cup milk 1/8 tsp. pepper Make It!
COOK macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package; drain well. Return to pan.
STIR in remaining ingredients; cook on low heat until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.


It's so easy and soooo yummy!

 

[DisneyRah]

The one that is my favorite is very similar to a local restaurant we have here called Hoggy's. My family loves the cottage cheese with the sharp cheddar cheese!

1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 eggs
24 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
2 cups cooked mostaccioli (or other tubular) pasta
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients. Transfer to a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Bake until crusty and golden, about 40 minutes.

It's so yummy!