OHbaby! Forums : Your Mac n Cheese Recipe https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 17:06:31 +0000 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:46:28 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=27490 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : JoJames wrote:In the crockpot...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=728768&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#728768 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 27490
Posted: 22 July 2009 at 3:46pm

Originally posted by JoJames JoJames wrote:

In the crockpot one, do you add cooked or uncooked pasta? I am making this for dinner tonight.


Uncooked - that's the beauty of it.

We use tasty cheese when we make it and it isn't too greasy so maybe cheese type makes a difference. I'm going to try adding cauliflower and mustard powder and some of your other suggestions next time girls. Sounds yum!]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:46:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=728768&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#728768 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : we are having mac and cheese for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=728729&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#728729 Author: angel4
Subject: 27490
Posted: 22 July 2009 at 3:10pm

we are having mac and cheese for dinner tonight. I will probably regret it though as my stomach doesnt cope well with dairy but im craving it for the last week so hmph im gonna have it anyway lol. Cant wait. ]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:10:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=728729&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#728729 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : Im making Mac n Cheese tonight!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=725664&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#725664 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 27490
Posted: 18 July 2009 at 1:16pm

Im making Mac n Cheese tonight!! I had to go buy breadcrumbs..

Im going to alter the recipe and put pom poms on top with breadcrumbs and cheese!! YUM!]]> Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:16:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=725664&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#725664 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : my secret recipe that i have never...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=724150&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#724150 Author: jem
Subject: 27490
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 3:12pm

my secret recipe that i have never let slip, both kids and oldies love and i have had sooo many compliments.
It has even worked with kids who will never ever evr eat veges because they think they are allergic to veges but they seemed fine have alot of veges for me hahaha

Instead of having it all pasta I make it 50%pasta 50% couliflower. when its cooked the pasta and colli r the same colour plus all the sauce hides it even more. I do after cooking the colli cut it up as same as elbows.

witht he cheese sauce i make it like the book says but i then add in pepper and alot of paprika, mixed herbs,tiny bit of nutmeg and ummm and....ummm chilli powder (the amount depend on who is going to eat it!) i make the sauce really cheesey and then I mix in the cooked bacon and colli all cut up small.

I then add the pasta(usually elbows) then pour that all into a large oven dish. then cover with breadcrumbs, cheese and more paprika then throw it in the oven till the top goes all yummy.

i have a feeling im missing something ummmm argh cant think ]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:12:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=724150&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#724150 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : my mummy&#039;s recipe is the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=724085&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#724085 Author: heaf3
Subject: 27490
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 2:16pm

my mummy's recipe is the best i have ever tasted...ill see if i can remember it off the top of my head (cos im not at home)

it is very basic with no added veges etc but im sure you could add some if you wanted.

ok, now the hard part (remembering haha)

cook macaroni elbows as normal (1 cup)
while these are cooking in separate (rather large pot so you can add the macaroni once cooked) melt butter (30g?)
once melted add 1 1/2 tbs of cornflour and stir in, take off heat so doesnt burn
add 1/4 tsp mustard powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
return to heat then add 1 1/2 cups milk slowly, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. once thickened add about 1/2 cup cheese (tasty or edam etc) and a couple of drops of worcestershire sauce - not too many! usually i do about 3-4 drops. once cheese has melted add drained macaroni and put in baking dish
sprinkle another 1/2 cup or so of cheese over top and breadcrumbs. grill until browned.

right i think thats the recipe! just not sure about the quantity of butter.      

Edited by heaf3]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:16:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=724085&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#724085 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : I did the crockpot one last night...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723979&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723979 Author: MrsH23
Subject: 27490
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 12:19pm

I did the crockpot one last night actually lol. Was pretty good but perhaps a little greasy, but I did use Edam cheese - not sure what difference that makes (recipe calls for Cheddar or Colby) super duper easy tho, I added in mushrooms and onions at the beginning and mixed vegies about halfway thru, then at the end I threw in a couple of chopped hard boiled eggs, yummo.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:19:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723979&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723979 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : umm I know what i am having for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723932&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723932 Author: Chickaboo
Subject: 27490
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 11:17am

umm I know what i am having for dinner now :-)]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:17:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723932&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723932 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : In the crockpot one, do you add...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723926&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723926 Author: JoJames
Subject: 27490
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 11:06am

In the crockpot one, do you add cooked or uncooked pasta? I am making this for dinner tonight.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:06:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723926&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723926 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : My Nana used to make the bestest...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723905&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723905 Author: sally belly
Subject: 27490
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 10:39am

My Nana used to make the bestest macaroni cheese.

I think her secrets were to add mustard powder to the cheese sauce & to always use tasty cheese. Yummo, now I'm hungry

The crockpot version sounds interesting. Might have to give it a go sometime.]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:39:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723905&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723905 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : i have been thinking about this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723880&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723880 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 27490
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 10:19am

i have been thinking about this for dinner for days now. but we have no cheese in the house... i usually put an egg in ours too. and want to try the crockpot one now as well... bet it would be nice and creamy. ]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:19:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723880&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723880 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : Yum thanks guys!! Your all awesome!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723836&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723836 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 27490
Posted: 16 July 2009 at 9:37am

Yum thanks guys!! Your all awesome! ]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:37:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723836&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723836 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : I second the Holst&#039;s crock...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723667&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723667 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 10:00pm

I second the Holst's crock pot version.]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:00:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723667&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723667 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : Our family recipe is very similar...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723626&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723626 Author: monkey33
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 9:24pm

Our family recipe is very similar to the others but we don't use breadcrumbs or put in the oven:

Boil macaroni elbows in large saucepan

In the meantime, fry onion, bacon & canned tomatoes all together (brown onion & bacon first).

Also in a small saucepan: mix up a cheese sauce: Melt T of butter, once melted, add 1 T of flour. Take off heat and mix together until a paste. Add 1 cup of milk, or milk/water (add gradually over heat). When you get the consistency you want, add grated cheese to taste.

Drain macaroni and put back in saucepan. Add cheese sauce and mix around. Add onion, bacon & tomatoes to the mix. Bring back to heat and gradually add more grated cheese. Add parmesan and some mozarella (makes it really nice and gooey and stretchy!). Keep going till you get the taste you want.

Take off heat and serve with a sprinkle of parmesan on top! ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:24:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723626&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723626 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : Mine is similiar Melt butter...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723611&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723611 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 9:12pm

Mine is similiar

Melt butter and then add equal amount of flour to a paste add in cheese and milk to consistency of your choice. I use cheddar but add parmesan to so I dont need as much cheddar (we like it really cheesy). I fry up some bacon, garlic and mushrooms and once cooked add to the sauce and let is sit while I cook up the pasta (so the bacon, garlicy flavour can infuse in the cheesy goodness) and toss the pasta through the sauce.

Then I put it in the oven with more cheese on top until golden.

YUM!]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:12:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723611&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723611 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : I make like everyone else seems...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723493&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723493 Author: SBM
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 7:43pm

I make like everyone else seems to! With onions in the sauce before you add the flour. We put parmesan cheese into the sauce instead of cheddar though as I find we had to use HEAPS of cheddar cheese in order to taste it but you only need a fraction of the amount of parmesan. We usually put in brocolli and cauli and sometimes carrots too, mixed up with the pasta (we pretty much never use actual macaroni - usually penne and/or spirals!). Then breadcrumbs and some grated (normal) cheese on top. YUM!]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:43:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723493&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723493 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : I make it like Surfergirl, but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723274&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723274 Author: MamaT
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:54pm

I make it like Surfergirl, but don't have corn in it. I hard-boil eggs with the pasta and chop that up and add to the mix.

 

I've been craving Mac n Cheese too, might get some cheese on my way home tonight. YUM

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:54:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723274&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723274 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : YUM! I haven&#039;t had mac and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723269&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723269 Author: GuestGuest
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:49pm

YUM! I haven't had mac and cheese for years! I'm going to have it tonight now that DH is out. ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:49:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723269&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723269 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : Also, I&#039;ve tried it by substituting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723260&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723260 Author: weegee
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:40pm

Also, I've tried it by substituting grated pumpkin in for some of the cheese (you need more pumpkin that you would have cheese - eg 2c pumpkin instead of 1c cheese) and it was extra yum and a good way of getting sneaky veges ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:40:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723260&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723260 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : I used to do it the cheese sauce...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723259&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723259 Author: weegee
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:38pm

I used to do it the cheese sauce way until I discovered the Holst's crockpot macaroni cheese which is WAY easier (you can do it on the stovetop too).

I don't use the recipe itself any more but here's what I do:

Melt a decent sized knob of butter. Add approx 3-4 cups of pasta (macaroni, penne, spirals...) and stir, then add some garlic salt and a couple of tablespoons of flour. Add 3 cups of grated cheese, then 3 cups boiling water. (If you do it on the stovetop you may need to add a little more water partway through.) Cook, stirring occasionally - in the crockpot it takes 1-2 hours, on the stovetop about 30 mins.

SOooo easy and yum ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:38:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723259&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723259 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : I&#039;m the same as the others,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723257&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723257 Author: clover
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:37pm

I'm the same as the others, basic edmonds cheese sauce recipe then add to it whatever else I feel like. Last night I added cream cheese into the sauce cause I had some in the fridge, man it was yum!]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:37:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723257&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723257 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : Yeah I make the cheese sauce from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723252&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723252 Author: Snappy
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 2:30pm

Yeah I make the cheese sauce from scratch (tbsp flour, dob of butter and milk) then add lots of cheese and milk until you get the consistency you want. I somtimes add a tsp of mustard powder to it as well.
I boil the macaroni, fry up bacon, onion and whatever else you want, then throw it all together and put grated cheese plus breadcrumbs on the top, and throw it in the oven.

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:30:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723252&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723252 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : Cheese sauce - From edmonds cookbook,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723217&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723217 Author: Mum_mum
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 1:59pm

Cheese sauce - From edmonds cookbook, add an onion when you are melting the butter and let that go clear before adding the flour, add 1/2 t of wholegrain mustard then add milk, cheese etc.
Fry bacon and i also fry some chopped sundreid tomatoes too.
Boil macoroni elbows.
Mix all 2gether and then add cheese on top and bake til crispy.]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:59:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723217&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723217 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : Make the cheese sauce (from scratch...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723206&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723206 Author: surfergirl
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 1:51pm

Make the cheese sauce (from scratch - read the Edmonds cookbook for the basic recipe), boil the mac...fry some chopped bacon, diced onion, (fresh or frozen) corn kernels, mix  it all  together with a couple of chopped tomatoes. Cover with breadcrumbs and grated cheese. Grill til all crusty and yummy on top.

Pretty basic, but a favourite round here...

]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:51:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723206&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723206 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : Lol!! I actually went to the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723200&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723200 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 1:45pm

Lol!!

I actually went to the supermart and bought macaroni elbows to make it! I did eye up a easy mac box but want to make some from scratch!

I used to buy the blue easy mac boxed stuff all the time!]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:45:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723200&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723200 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : a box! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723191&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723191 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 1:37pm

a box!    ]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:37:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723191&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723191 <![CDATA[Your Mac n Cheese Recipe : I am craving mac n cheese right...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723187&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723187 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 27490
Posted: 15 July 2009 at 1:35pm

I am craving mac n cheese right now. But want a better recipe than cook some pasta and add cheese sauce packet mix lol.

Whats yours?]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:35:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=27490&PID=723187&title=your-mac-n-cheese-recipe#723187