What exactly is in American macaroni cheese ?

Question

My daughter is 5 & came home from kindy one day & said she loved macaroni cheese. I made her cheesy pots, which is macaroni+mixed veges+cream sauce+cheese. She said it wasn't the same. I am from Australia & the only place I have seen macaroni cheese is in a microwavable container. The guest cook at my daughters kindy was american & has now left. I have tried to google it & have gotten 10,000 different recipies. Is this a common meal in America? I want to know what is in a home made macaroni cheese and how do I make it? Any recipies?

Answer 1

The easiest it to melt velveeta cheese and mix the cooked macaroni with it. Top with extra cheese and bake in the oven to make the top a little crunchy. This is the easiest recipe however this recipe is very good.

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon powdered mustard
3 cups milk
1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg
12 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh black pepper
Topping:
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup panko bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and mustard and keep it moving for about five minutes. Make sure it's free of lumps. Stir in the milk, onion, bay leaf, and paprika. Simmer for ten minutes and remove the bay leaf.
Temper in the egg. Stir in 3/4 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Fold the macaroni into the mix and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese.
Melt the butter in a saute pan and toss the bread crumbs to coat. Top the macaroni with the bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for five minutes before serving.
Remember to save leftovers for fried Macaroni and Cheese.

or this one...

1/2 pound elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
6 ounces evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
10 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded

In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook the pasta to al dente and drain. Return to the pot and melt in the butter. Toss to coat.
Whisk together the eggs, milk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir into the pasta and add the cheese. Over low heat continue to stir for 3 minutes or until creamy.

Good luck.

Answer 2

For some reason American kids absolutely love macaroni and cheese. The cheesier and creamier the better.
Keep it simple and avoid adding anything to it.
The simplest way would be to get it ready made by Kraft Macaroni and cheese which they grow up on. Barring the availability of it ; it can still be made at home easily.

Elbo Macaroni noodles cooked and drained.
Add real butter to the noodles until dissolved about 1/2-1 stick
Then add some heavy cream or milk. Start with 2/3 cup
Then add shredded Cheddar cheese
A dash of salt and pepper

You can add more or less milk depending upon how creamy she wants it.

You can also add different cheeses with the cheddar but most kids like it with only cheddar.

It is a common meal for children in America because it is quick and agreeable to most kids and most parents are often in a hurry due to arriving home late or trying to prepare something quickly for eating before leaving to a school event like sports or concerts.

Answer 3

this is the best

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot and add the cheddar. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and add to the macaroni mixture. Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Top with additional cheese if desired.

Answer 4

This is a creamy macaroni and cheese recipe, made with Cheddar cheese sauce, cooked macaroni, and seasonings. Top this with buttered bread crumbs, if you wish.

* 5 cups cooked macaroni (8 ounces raw)
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 4 tablespoons flour
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 pepper, or to taste
* 2 cups milk
* 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
* paprika, optional
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir flour into the butter until smooth and bubbly. Stir in salt. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. continue to cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.Add cheese and continue to cook and stir until melted. In an 8x10-inch baking dish, alternate layers of macaroni and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Answer 5

I grew up on home made mac and cheese. Very simple to make. I use a big stew pot, boil enough elbow macaroni to make half a pot full. Add 1 pound velveeta cheese (1 box), 2 cups milk, salt and pepper to taste. Let the velveeta melt and once melted, it's done.

Answer 6

Hi! I live in Sydney & you can buy boxes of Kraft Macaroni Cheese in Woolies, Coles, Franklins, Bi-lo....(blue box, yellow writing)
Its usually on the other side of the pasta aisle with stuff like Continental Pasta & sauce packets and cheesy rice etc!
My kids love it!

Answer 7

The easiest way is to by the box of macaroni and cheese mix from Kraft.

Answer 8

Cheese Sauce. a million tablespoon butter or margarine a million tablespoon undeniable flour (sieved) a million teaspoon mustard powder 0.5 a pint of milk (semi-skimmed is effective) 4oz grated stressful cheese (which includes Cheddar or Double Gloucester). you may upload greater cheese for a thicker or cheesier sauce. Salt (to flavor) sparkling floor black pepper (non-obligatory) approach First, gently soften the butter or margarine in a saucepan over a low warmth. save the warmth low, or the butter will burn, and could make your sauce flavor nasty. next, upload the sieved flour and mustard and combine to variety a gentle paste. Now very steadily upload the milk slightly at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition to maintain the sauce gentle. Any lumps now, and you will be able to besides provide up! After initially growing to be thick, the paste will exchange into skinny and gentle as you upload greater milk. upload your salt and pepper as required, then extremely develop the warmth (do not boil) and sprinkle on your grated cheese, stirring continuously. as quickly as the cheese has melted (develop the warmth slightly greater if necessary), carry the sauce to the boil, stirring continuously. enable the sauce a minute or so which you ought to thicken, then decrease the warmth, and stir from time to time. whilst making Macaroni cheese I additionally upload diced onion in with the macaroni mutually because it is cooking. for added flavour attempt frying 1st Baron Verulam till crspy and sprinkle it on the appropriate whilst serving.