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baked macaroni and parmesan

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

I created this new kind of macaroni and cheese recipe with different forms of Parmesan cheese (shredded, grated, and shaved) is great with baked chicken and steak.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked macaroni and parmesan

  • 1 c
    shaved Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lb
    uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 3 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 c
    milk
  • 1 c
    half and half
  • 1 Tbsp
    ranch seasoning
  • 3 c
    shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 c
    crushed buttery round crackers
  • 1/2 c
    grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make baked macaroni and parmesan

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • 2
    Coat the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add the shaved Parmesan cheese.
  • 3
    Cook the macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • 4
    Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the milk, half and half, and ranch dressing.
  • 5
    Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Add shredded Parmesan and cream cheese, stirring frequently, cooking until melted.
  • 6
    Season with onion powder and black pepper, continue to stir, cook for 6 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cooked macaroni and stir until combined.
  • 7
    Pour the macaroni mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with crushed cracker crumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • 8
    Bake for 35 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
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