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Crunchy macaroni and cheese casserole with bologna
Crunchy macaroni and cheese casserole with bologna Crunchy macaroni and cheese casserole with bologna

Crunchy macaroni and cheese casserole with bologna

Filed under: Comfort food, Dinner, Kids-approved



preparation time

00:15 15min

00:20 20min


Cooking time

00:25 25min

00:25 25min



Successfully feeding an entire class of grade oners on parent's day can be a challenge. To keep everyone happy, your best bet is to whip up this delicious crispy mac & cheese bologna casserole.

ingredients

  • to taste nutmeg, freshly ground
  • 188 g (1 1/2 cups) macaroni, cooked al dente
  • 375 ml (1 1/2 cups) milk
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoon) all-purpose flour
  • 100 g aged cheddar cheese, grated
  • 150 g bologna, roughly chopped
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoon) butter
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped

Topping :

  • 75 g Panko-type breadcrums
  • 38 g parmesan cheese, grated
  • to taste nutmeg, freshly ground
  • 375 g (3 cups) macaroni, cooked al dente
  • 750 ml (3 cups) milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 200 g aged cheddar cheese, grated
  • 300 g bologna, roughly chopped
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped

Topping :

  • 150 g Panko-type breadcrums
  • 75 g parmesan cheese, grated
  • 300 g bologna, roughly chopped
  • 375 g (750 ml or 3 cups) macaroni, cooked al dente
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups (750 ml) milk
  • 200 g aged cheddar, grated
  • fresh ground nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste

Topping

  • 150 g panko-type breadcrumbs
  • 75 g parmesan, grated

instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. (190° C.).
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes – be sure not to overcook. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter, add onions and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add flour and nutmeg and stir until smooth. Add milk slowly while whisking constantly. Boil for 1 minute, continuing to whisk. Gradually add cheddar and continue cooking, whisking until cheese is melted. Remove from heat, add pasta and bologna. Mix well and check seasoning.
  4. Pour into an oven-safe dish. Mix breadcrumbs and parmesan. Spread evenly on top of macaroni.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until topping is golden brown.