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Baked Homestyle Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Comfort food in the form of this Baked Homestyle Mac and Cheese Recipe! Make up a batch today and feel comforted from the inside out!Baked Homestyle Mac and Cheese Recipe

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Erin from Erin’s Food Files!

I know when you think of summer, and the hot temps we’ve been having, the last thing you think about is turning on the oven…but I’m going to change your mind with a dish that is well worth heating up your house for. This homestyle Baked Mac and Cheese recipe! Outdoor barbecues require kid-friendly fare and no matter how many pasta salads or veggie trays you have, kids want what they love and kids love Macaroni and Cheese!

I’m bringing this mac and cheese recipe to you as part of the Summer Braise Party with Tickled Red and In Sock Monkey Slippers. We thought it would be fun to share how we do barbecue and beyond in our various regions of the US. Make sure to check out Shari’s Yogurt Vinegar Cole Slaw and Meredith’s Chipotle & Lime Roasted Potatoes for other great side dish ideas!

Our friends at KitchenAid wanted to get in on the fun and have generously partnered with Shari, Meredith and I to bring you an opportunity to win either ONE of TWO 5-Speed Hand Blenders  or ONE 13-Cup Food Processor.

  • 5-Speed Hand Blender Blend, Puree, Chop, Shred, Mince Froth/Mix and Whisk/Emulsify/Aerate – Easily blend smoothies, chop nuts, froth cappuccinos, shred vegetables or whisk egg whites with greater control. The Industry’s First Interchangeable Stainless Steel Bell Blade Assemblies and FIRST EVER Removable Pan Guards. Change easily between different types of blades with no hassles or tools. The removable pan guard attaches easily to the bells and helps prevent scratching on cookware.
  • 13-Cup Food Processor features the first-ever externally adjustable slicing lever in a counter top food processor. It adjusts from thick to thin slicing and the optimized speeds help process soft to hard foods. The 3-in-1 Ultra Wide Mouth™ Feed Tube accommodates a variety of sizes of food.

Imagine how much easier these would make your summer sides prep! Thanks, KitchenAid!

KitchenAid Giveaway Details

RULES
(1) participant from In Sock Monkey Slippers, (1) participant from Tickled Red, & (1) participant from Dine & Dish will be randomly chosen to win one of the three KitchenAid items listed above. Once the giveaway has ended the three winners will discover which prize they have won. US residents only, please.

GIVEAWAY CLOSES 7-16-2012 at 12pm EST

TO ENTER

1. Leave a comment at the end of this post letting me know what your favorite side dish is that you make for a BBQ…is it a mac and cheese recipe or something else entirely? (Please feel free to add a link to your comment if you are a food blogger).

2. Tweet: Sharing my BBQ Side Dish w/@DineandDish @SMonkeySlippers & @iamtickledred – Enter Triple @KitchenAidUSA #Giveaway! http://bit.ly/NavmOV be sure to come back and let us know that you tweeted by commenting on this post.

That’s it! If you do the same over at Tickled Red & In Sock Monkey Slippers you’ll TRIPLE your chances of winning. Good Luck!

Now for the Baked Homestyle Mac and Cheese recipe….

Baked Homestyle Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Baked Homestyle Mac & Cheese

Adapted from the Sacred Heart of Shawnee Church Cookbook

Ingredients

  • • 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • • 1/4 cup butter
  • • 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • • 3 cups milk
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • • 1 pinch paprika

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
  • In a saucepan, melt ¼ cup butter over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux. Add milk to roux slowly, stirring constantly. Continue by adding salt and cracked black pepper.
  • Stir in cheeses, and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and the sauce has thickened. Place macaroni in large casserole dish, and pour sauce over macaroni. Stir well.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of the macaroni and cheese mixture. Drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Serve.

Disclosure: A special thanks to KitchenAid for providing the reader giveaway items for this event.

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Comments

  15. pam says

    Well, my favorite side dish used to be cole slaw, but I think it’s going to be this mac and cheese!

  31. Veronica says

    my new favorite meal/side dish is quinoa tabbouleh! so flavorful and easy! 🙂

  32. Sharon says

    I like to make diced potatoes with onion, topped with a little butter and a splash of cream. And grilled corn on the cob!

    Your mac and cheese looks mighty good too!

  44. rosa parks says

    I do cole slaw which is a favorite of mine because my mom use to make it whenever she grilled. but since she has passed I try not to make it to much I’m looking for another dish to take it’s place.

  46. Valerie says

    I make a great pasta salad with fresh veggies, basil, salami or pepperoni, olives, cubed cheese, etc.

  47. MaryBeth says

    Ha! My favorite BBQ side dish is mac & cheese. I add a buttery seasoned bread crumb topping and it’s always a hit. Pick me!!

  53. Laura S. says

    I love bringing different desserts to BBQs. Both of these items would be a huge help! Thanks for the chance to enter!

  55. Aggie says

    Pasta Salad…I love making a big pasta salad with fresh veggies in it for a BBQ. Thank you for the giveaway!

  64. Kari M. says

    I make a Mexican Pasta Salad that’s a family favorite and makes a great side to BBQ.

  71. Meredith says

    bleu cheese cole slaw or a simple tomato, basil mozzarella salad with crusty croutons!

  73. jules p says

    my favorite side dish would be cole slaw/potato salad. everyone always seems to love it when I bring or fix either of those.

  77. Elaine says

    Frito Salad – favorite green salad ingredients with Catalina dressing and add Fritoes at the last moment before serving!

  82. Carol says

    I love a green salad with most of my grilled meats, blue cheese and bacon bbq cole slaw with bbq sauced bacon wrapped shrimp or ribs, or burnt ends in brown sugar baked beans. It all depends on what I’m in the mood for and what I have on hand.

  83. Diane Troxell says

    My mom’s potato salad is perfect for a summer bbq. Her recipe includes bacon, hard-boiled egg, celery, onion, and of course, potatoes. I cut the calories by using Best Foods Light mayo.

  86. Amy Kempf says

    I love having grilled potatoes mixed with other vegetables! It’s a perfect side dish full of buttery goodness!

  87. Maria Aguilera says

    Ho My favorite bbq side dish is a greek lima bean incredibly delicious side!!

  92. Robin says

    Actually, I love making a huge garden salad with a ton of fresh vegetables. It goes great with BBQ, corn on the cob, and homemade bread. Yummy!

  96. MaryAnn D says

    My favorites would be a marinated corn salad or grilled zucchini with pesto & sun dried tomatoes.

  98. DeePeeDub says

    Not sure if I actually have a “favorite” but on the top of the list would definitely be orzo salad.

  99. Always Wright says

    My favorite side dish for a BBQ is the German potato salad that was my mother-in-law’s recipe.

  102. Julia says

    My favorite dish to bring to a barbecue is the oriental coleslaw made with ramen noodles. My kids love it!

  105. EllenQ says

    I like to make a roasted vegetable and orzo salad with lots of lemon and feta when we grill out, but my favorite food at the July 4th cookout this year was 7 layer dip. Man, I forgot how good that is!

  107. Terri Betz says

    Our fav side dish is coleslaw! Just isn’t a cook out without it! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

  112. Steph says

    I am “required” to bring my special pasta salad or I will hear about it all night!! 🙂

  123. Janet Ward says

    My favorite thing to make and also my most requested is a pasta salad I’ve been making for years–it’s basically an Italian Pasta Salad, but I make my own dressing and use fresh mozzarella, home grown tomatoes and anything else we have in the garden that would go good with it.

  125. dani h says

    wow! that mac & cheese looks scrumptious! i have a family recipe for mustard potato salad that everyone loves! thanks for a chance at the giveaway!

  127. Alison C says

    My favourite side dish to bring to barbecues would be coleslaw. I love bringing what ever makes the hostess happy.

  131. Cara says

    My new favorite side dish to share is a …I don’t think it has a name! Corn, cream cheese, butter, and chilies. I know, not healthy at all, but so creamy and yummy, the pan is always empty at clean up!

  141. Aimee C says

    Cucumber salad. With lots of vinegar, a little sugar, tomatoes and red onion. I love it because it’s crisp and cool to soothe those burning lips from a spicy bbq.

  146. Teresa Gill says

    I like to bring sweet corn on the cob with herb butter to a bbq! Southern yum yum!

  147. Maureen says

    I like to make baked beans with something called tomato butter – It doctors them up nicely.

  148. Meechy says

    Baked beans. The kind with bacon and brown sugar that bakes in the oven for hours. Heaven!

  151. Cris says

    It often depends on the main dish, but my big one is fruit salad using all the fresh fruits that are in season. No apples or oranges in sight.

  155. Lori H says

    I love taking grilled veggies (current faves are a combo of zucchini & cauliflower).

  158. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    My favorite side dish to make for a BBQ is Calico Baked Beans–they’re delicious! Thanks for the giveaway.

  161. Kerry says

    asain cole slaw, BBQ beans, potato salad, pasta salad, roasted/grilled veggies and the best is corn on the cob!

  165. Jacqueline says

    Favorite BBQ side dish – Watermelon and Mango Salad with cilantro and jalapeno.

  166. Jessica Fiechter says

    I love to bring pasta salad. It has onion, green and red peppers, cucumbers, celery, and feta! The sauce isn’t your ordinary Italian dressing. It’s similar to a homemade french dressing. It’s always a big hit!

  170. Renee Richardson says

    I love potato salad as a side dish. Thanks for the awesome giveaway 🙂

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

  172. Janmaus says

    Yum–looks like the perfect accompaniment to a cooler weather barbecue–watermelon every time in this weather!

  176. Lindsay M says

    I love to make a peach and tomato quinoa salad. Cook the quinoa in chicken broth with a few sprigs of fresh thyme. On the side, saute tomatoes and peaches with a bit of garlic. The tomatoes and peaches will reduce and just pour the liquid over the quinoa. Add some fresh basil or mint at the end and it’s delicious!

    I also tweeted @PoppyVentures

  177. Kelly S. says

    I like to make a tomato and feta salad…I also like the classic corn on the cob.

  182. Katie says

    Macaroni salad (I made Pioneer Woman’s Best Macaroni Salad Ever for a cookout a couple of weeks ago)

  186. Heather k Miller says

    Pasta salad with Italian dressing, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, cubed cheese and sprinkled with salad supreme. So simple but always a hit!

  187. Jen says

    Especially love to bring a vinaigrette-type potato salad. Not so heavy as regular, and everyone loves it!

  188. Patricia R says

    I like to grill veggies — zucchini, mushrooms, onions, peppers — rubbed with olive oil and sprinkled with garlic salt.

  189. Jules says

    My Mom’s potato salad, it’s TO. DIE. FOR! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity 🙂

  190. Jules says

    I justTweeted (& Followed): Sharing my BBQ Side Dish w/@iamtickledred @SMonkeySlippers & @DineandDish – Enter Triple @KitchenAidUSA Giveaway! #SummerBraise #giveaway”

  199. susitravl says

    I made Bobby Flay’s Southwestern Potato Salad a couple of years ago and everyone loved it so much it is now a required dish for all of our BBQ’s.

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