sweet and tangy macaroni and cheese

3 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Aug 29, 2025

I created another macaroni and cheese recipe with a season of Grill Mates' Sweet and Tangy seasoning. There's crunchy and cheese on the bottom.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 butter round crackers, crushed
  • 1 cup cubed process American cheese
  • 4 tablespoons sweet and tangy seasoning, divided
  • 16 ounces dry elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

How To Make sweet and tangy macaroni and cheese

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Add crushed butter round crackers, cubed American cheese, and 1 tablespoon sweet and tangy seasoning; mix well.
  • Step 3
    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon sweet and tangy seasoning and macaroni and cook until al dente for 8 minutes; drain and set aside.
  • Step 4
    Heat the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and 1 tablespoon sweet and tangy seasoning until combined.
  • Step 5
    Add the milk and half and half; whisk well for 5 minutes until the mixture is creamy.
  • Step 6
    Stir in cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar, Parmesan cheese, and remaining sweet and tangy seasoning.
  • Step 7
    Add cooked macaroni; mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Step 8
    Pour into a prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Step 9
    Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheeses are bubbly.

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Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles

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