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Death by Macaroni and Cheese

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“Mama, won’t you PLEASE make THE macaroni and cheese”?  That’s from the 19 year old, followed by, “IT IS DEATH BY MACARONI AND CHEESE!” (big pleading smile) (daughter in law) who apparently relishes death in this manner.  

I know you want a recipe that your family begs for every time you get together!  It certainly won’t get the reception that the squash casserole gets which you also foist upon them.  OH wait, that’s me, not you.  

A photo from the side showing a spoonful dipped out with cheese pulls Death by Macaroni and Cheese

Death by Macaroni and Cheese

Anyway, if you are looking for a recipe with thick, rich, hearty creamy mac and cheese that is simply heart stopping in it’s goodness (if not by its ingredients), then look no further.  This is not a typical baked mac and cheese recipe – so, if you want the classic baked version – keep looking.  

If you are interested in keeping your family’s waist bands at the usual size, you might want to prepare this in ramekins like I show pictured here – portion control, you know?  However, if this is a special occasion and everyone just loves to scoop out their own big ol gloppy cheesy cheese pull scoop, then by all means, make this in a casserole dish.  

Just do NOT leave out the secret layer of hidden cheese – that makes all the difference.  

A side shot of the ramekin showing the cheesy center of Death by Macaroni and Cheese

Death by Macaroni and Cheese

THE RECIPE FOR DEATH BY MACARONI AND CHEESE

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macaroni and cheese noodles filled to top of the ramekin
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Death by Macaroni and Cheese
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
My families favorite mac and cheese recipe
Course: Macaroni and Cheese
Cuisine: American
Keyword: macaroni and cheese, death by macaroni and cheese
Servings: 12
Calories: 150 kcal
Author: Loaves and Dishes
Ingredients
  • 1 stick of butter
  • ½ block 4oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese the real stuff is best - the green plastic can is ok.
  • 1 Cup heavy cream
  • 4 oz American Cheese Food Velveeta cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 4 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese something like Cabots - grated.
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp fresh grated nutmeg
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb sometimes it is only 12 oz box of pasta - your choice in shape. We like Penne or Rotini.
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar or monterey jack cheese cut into slices - enough to cover a 9x13 pan.
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. (Or ramekins if doing individual servings).
  2. Put a large stock pot of water on to boil - follow the box instructions for cooking the pasta - however, do not salt the water as heavily as the box instructs - just about ½ tsp is enough.
  3. In a medium sauce pot (heavy bottom) over medium low heat, add the butter, cream cheese, parmesan, heavy cream, American Cheese food, onion powder, garlic powder, nutmeg and paprika and stir frequently until all is melted and thick. Add the Sharp American Cheese last and stir well. Turn the heat down to low until ready to serve.
  4. When pasta is cooked, drain well. Pour the sauce over the top of the pasta and very gently, mix well. Pour ½ of the pasta with sauce into the 9x13 baking dish (or ramekins - if using those instead).
  5. Place the slices of cheese over the surface of the pasta.
  6. Gently pour the remaining pasta with sauce over the top of the pasta with cheese slices.
  7. Place in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the center cheese is well melted.
  8. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

My Families Favorite Mac and Cheese Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Death by Macaroni and Cheese
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Death by Mac and Cheese

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR DEATH BY MACARONI AND CHEESE

  • You can put any kind of your favorite cheese in the center – although I wouldn’t recommend either the soft cheeses like Brie or the very hard cheeses like Parmesan.  I would stick with very sharp cheddars or monterey jack or gouda or any wonderful melty cheese.
  • You can give this dish a little “meat” – figuratively and literally by cutting up ham into small squares and mixing in or by adding some crunchy bacon.  Both lovely. As you know, my kids can never agree on ANYTHING – even as grown adults – and thus, I leave it plain to best suit everyone.
  • You can also add some umph by adding a drained can of Tomatoes and Green Chilies (Rotel) – again – I do not do this because of the aforementioned arguing kids.  I’ve had a lifetime of that and just do my best to downplay it.
  • Wedding Advice – if you don’t want to end up with children who are so hard headed and strong willed – then do not marry someone who is so hard headed and strong willed – you will carry forth that gene trait.  (Advice someone should have given my husband before we married).
  • OK- we got off into the weeds there – sorry.  Back to mac and cheese.  For this recipe, and only this recipe, do NOT salt the macaroni water.  There is a lot of salt in cheese and it is easy to oversalt this dish by adding salt to the macaroni water.
  • Make SURE To taste the macaroni with the cheese sauce on it before pouring into the dish – check for salt – if it needs any, add it at that point.  Add the salt to the sauce – a little at the time – mix well and give it a sec to absorb into the sauce and then retaste.
  • This makes a lot – so be sure to invite family or friends over to share.  You could always carry some to your next door neighbor.
Pot of boiling water

Boil the water

Pot of the sauce ingredients

Make the sauce over medium heat

A pot of the sauced macaroni noodles

Pour the sauce over the macaroni noodles and gently stir

A ramekin half filled with mac and cheese

Fill half a ramekin or 9×13 pan with macaroni and cheese

Cheese slices on top of half a ramekin of mac and cheese

Place cheese slices over the top

macaroni and cheese noodles filled to top of the ramekin

Cover with more noodles till filled to top.

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A VERSE TO SHARE

Lately a few of the young people I know have publicly stated their denial of God.  It is so disturbing to me.  I feel absolutely heartbroken about it.  Most of my contact with these young people is through social media.

Part of me wants to “Block” and “Unfriend” and “Unfollow” them.  That way, I don’t have to see anything that they write.  Their hate filled spewing will not be part of my world.  

That is kind of like running away though when God asks me to bear witness.  

The best way that I know how to do that is to remain peaceful and kind.  Live a life that is an example (as best I can) and to pray.  

I ask you to pray with me for the future of our world and for anyone who is lost.

Matthew 7: 1-12

Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?  How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?  You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye. “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.

Ask and it will be given to you

 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

 “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone?  Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake?  If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!  So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

 

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Wendi is the writer, CEO and dishwasher at Loaves and Dishes! When not in the kitchen or behind the computer, you can find Wendi serving on International Food Conference Boards, Speaking at various conferences, Leading and Cooking for the local Arts Council's "Taste of Stokes" events or donating home cooked goodies to various local non profits such as the Danbury Songwriters and Stokes Partnership for Children. Wendi is also a Registered Nurse and serves on her town's board of councilmen.

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Comments

  1. Linda L Brown says

    March 9, 2018 at 9:37 am

    When you say Sharp American Cheese what do you mean? I’ve even tried Googling Cabots & it always brings up Sharp cheddar.
    Sorry to be so dense!

    Reply
    • Wendi Spraker says

      March 9, 2018 at 11:14 am

      Hi Linda! Thanks for asking! You are right! Cabots is Cheddar NOT American! Use Cheddar – something sharp with a lot of tooth to it! Thanks for calling this to my attention – I’m going to go in and correct it right now!

      Reply
  2. Moxie says

    February 2, 2018 at 11:32 am

    Could you have made this ANY creamier? OMG! We had these for our last family get together and the kids LOVED it – seriously, I had to stop someone from licking the bowl. Will definitely make again!

    Reply
  3. Sheila says

    December 1, 2017 at 9:22 am

    This is the creamiest macaroni and cheese I have tried. So delicious and perfect for cheese lovers like me.
    Just made me crave for more.

    Reply
    • Wendi Spraker says

      December 1, 2017 at 9:23 am

      Hi Sheila! Thank you for stopping by! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!! We had it for Thanksgiving too and it was gone FIRST. lol

      Reply

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