Buttermilk Macaroni and Cheese With Cheddar Biscuits

Name: Buttermilk Macaroni and Cheese With Cheddar Biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces macaroni; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for coating macaroni); 2 cups buttermilk; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 3 cups medium cheddar, shredded; 1 cup white medium cheddar, shredded; 1 cup dry biscuit mix; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup medium cheddar, shredded; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Submitted by Pinay0618

"This recipe won a macaroni and cheese recipe contest sponsored by Tillamook cheese. There's a bit of work involved, but it sure sounds like it'd be worth it!"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 17
Serves:: 12

ingredients

8 ounces macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for coating macaroni)
2 cups buttermilk
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
¹⁄₂ cup whole milk
¹⁄₄ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground cloves
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 cups medium cheddar, shredded
1 cup white medium cheddar, shredded
Cheddar Biscuit Topping
1 cup dry biscuit mix
¹⁄₂ cup buttermilk
¹⁄₂ cup medium cheddar, shredded
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder

directions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Set buttermilk out at room temperature.
Prepare pasta according to package directions, but cook for 2 minutes less than manufacturer's directions suggest. Drain pasta. Mix in 2 tablespoons butter with pasta and set aside.
Place remaining 6 tablespoons butter, 2 cups of buttermilk, and ½ cup milk in saucepan and heat gently until butter is just melted. Using a wire whisk, mix in flour, salt, and pepper while stirring. Adjust to medium heat and seasonings. Continue heating and stirring until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and add 3 cups medium cheddar cheese and 1 cup white medium cheddar Cheese. Mix until cheese melts slightly. Add pasta. Pour into greased 9”x13" baking pan.
In small bowl mix biscuit mix, 1/2 cup buttermilk, and 1/2 cup medium cheddar cheese. Drop biscuit mix by small teaspoons on top of macaroni. Bake until golden brown on top - 15-20 minutes.

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Reviews

This was fantastic. The only reason I gave it four stars is that I changed it a bit. I didnt make the biscuit topping. Instead I used panko. Also, I didnt have white cheddar so I used jack. Came out great. I will have to try as posted and re-rate

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