Category: Casserole

To me Fannie Farmer’s Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe is the only “real” Macaroni & Cheese. It’s from the 1946 edition of “Fannie Farmer’s Boston Cooking School Cookbook”.

With time on it’s side – this recipe is hands down the best for traditional, homemade baked macaroni & cheese – comfort food.

Please Note: If you use CHEAP CHEESE you will end up with a BLAND and FLAVORLESS DISH!

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Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 8 ounce package macaroni
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup cream
• 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded - good quality!
• 1 ⁄2 cup breadcrumbs buttered

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Cook and drain the macaroni according to package directions; set aside.
3. In a large saucepan melt the butter. Add the flour mixed with the salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended. Pour milk and cream in gradually; stirring constantly. Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).
4. Reduce the heat and cook (stirring constantly) 10 minutes. Add the shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts. Turn off flame.
5. Add the macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce. Transfer the macaroni to a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
6. Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

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Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya is a Cajun classic, meal in one pot! Have the hot sauce ready to splash on. Serve with some crusty french bread, a nice crisp salad, and some of your favorite wine.

This is the best I have tasted outside of Louisiana and it’s soooo very easy to make.

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Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 lb andouille sausage cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 celery ribs diced
• 1/2 green bell pepper diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper diced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• 1 14 ounce can tomatoes, chopped,with juice
• 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups stock
• 8 ounces medium shrimp peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 green onions finely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large pan or Dutch oven, brown the chicken in hot oil on both sides; remove and drain.
3. Add the andouille, onion, celery, bell pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper to the pan, cooking and stirring for about 5 minutes until onions are tender.
4. Add the rice, tomatoes with juice, and broth; bring to a boil.
5. Place the rice mixture in a baking dish or oven-proof casserole; top with chicken; cover (can use foil) and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until rice and chicken are done and tender.
6. Stir in the shrimp, parsley, and green onions; cover and cook 5-8 minutes longer or until shrimp curl and turn bright pink and serve.

Enjoy!

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Recipe based on one by Sue Lau
Photo by Sue Lau

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This Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole is just awesome! Good ole comfort food. The type of dish my grandmother made.

Of course, I didn’t know at the time that she made these types of dishes because they are cheap. She didn’t have much money.

The recipe calls for smoked sausage but the meat that she used always varied, according to whatever she had available at the time.

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Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

Prep Time

25 mins

Cook Time

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 25 mins

 

Smoked sausage and potatoes just go together. This casserole proves it!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole

Servings: 6

Calories: 395 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 cups Idaho potatoes peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 pound Velveeta cheese diced
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 lb skinless smoked sausage
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch "half moon" cuts. Cook in a cast iron frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown.

2. Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole. Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.
3. Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly.).
4. Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat. Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
5. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).

Recipe Notes

You can substitute: 1/2 lb. hot dogs, sliced into 1/2-inch slices OR 1/2 lb. ham diced into 1/2-inch dices OR 12 oz. can of Spam diced into 1/2-inch dices, instead of the smoked sausage.

Enjoy!

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Photo by rickoholic83

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I love how easy this Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese with Ham & Peas is to make. It’s also nice to have a good recipe to use up leftover ham.

Wonderful! Will go into my permanent file.

So, give it a try and tell me what you think.

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Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese with Ham & Peas

Prep Time

35 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

1 hr

 

A really classy macaroni and cheese dish.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Macaroni & Cheese With Ham & Peas

Servings: 6

Calories: 365 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups cooked small shell pasta or whatever small pasta you have on hand
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika can use regular
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard I think regular would work too
• 1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper add extra if desired
• 1 1/4 cups chopped cooked ham
• 1 cup peas
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese optional

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease or spray a 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
2. In a medium saucepan ( I used the same one that was used to cook the pasta in,one less pan to wash ), melt margarine over medium heat and add onion. Cook onion until soft, then add the flour and cook until the flour is lightly browned.
3. Add the milk and all the seasonings and stir until slightly thick. Reduce the heat to low and add the velveeta, stirring until cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and add the cooked pasta, ham and peas.
4. Stir until all ingredients are well coated. If the mixture seems to thick add a bit more milk.
5. Pour into prepared baking dish and top with optional cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Enjoy!

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Recipe by Chef shapeweaver
Photo by sloe cooker

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