11 not your macaroni and cheese Recipes

macaroni and cheese mix, use your favorite even homemade if you prefer, milk, butter (best with real butter, do not use a spread or tub product) or 1/4 cup margarine (best with real butter, do not use a spread or tub product), ground beef (see note ) or 1/2 lb ground chicken (see note) or 1/2 lb ground turkey (see note), onions, chopped or 2 tsp onion powder, adjust to taste, celery ribs, chopped, bell pepper, chopped (optional), garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder, salt and pepper

penne rigate or 1 (16 oz) box elbow macaroni, milk, preshredded cheese , we use 2 sharp cheddar, 1 italian blend and colby jack (reserve 1 cup for the top of casserole), cornstarch, ground mustard, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper (optional), salt and pepper

cooked macaroni or 4 cups cavatappi pasta, olive oil, diced red onion, diced red bell pepper, diced jalapeno, chopped green chilies, frozen corn, garlic cloves, chopped, cream, grated monterey jack pepper cheese, butter, salt, pepper

your favorite pasta, boiled to al dente, and drained but not rinsed, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, olive oil, all-purpose flour, salt, fresh cracked black pepper or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, evaporated milk, milk, grated mozzarella cheese, grated sharp cheddar cheese , plus 1/2 cup for top of mac n cheese, grated monterey jack cheese

chicken leftovers, green bell pepper, chopped finely, yellow bell pepper, chopped finely, red bell pepper, finely chopped, good sized onion, finely chopped, elbow or bow-tie macaroni, uncooked rice, salt & pepper to taste, oregano, garlic powder (not garlic salt!), chopped celery, chopped carrots, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, or 12-16 fresh, chopped, old cheddar, grated (amount to your preference), mozzarella cheese, grated (amount to your preference), balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, hot sauce

ground beef, cooked not drained, elbow macaroni , cooked as directed on box rinsed and drained, stalks celery, chopped, onion, chopped, diced canned italian tomatoes (according to your taste), parmesan cheese, for topping

macaroni noodles, sharp cheddar cheese, diced, cucumbers, diced, ham, cubed, jalapeno, diced, sweet onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, olives, chopped, dill weed, celery salt, black pepper

elbow macaroni, butter, stewed tomatoes (good quality is best ), sharp cheddar cheese (i prefer the white cheddar cheese) or 2 -3 cups extra- , shredded (i prefer the white cheddar cheese), salt and pepper

chicken stock, dry white wine, heavy cream, olive oil, garlic clove, minced, minced shallots, dijon mustard, appenzeller cheese, grated, gouda cheese, grated, gruyere cheese, grated, salt and pepper, fusilli, butter, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, cayenne pepper, worcestershire sauce, parmesan cheese, grated