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Over-the-Top Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

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This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a special side. I served it at our Thanksgiving dinner, and it received rave reviews.

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Over-the-Top Mac 'n' Cheese Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.

Yield: 7 Servings

15 40 55

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
2 ounces Muenster cheese, shredded
1/2 cup each shredded mild cheddar, sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the Muenster, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses; set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the cream, eggs, process cheese, seasoned salt, pepper and 1-1/2 cups of the cheese mixture. Drain pasta; add to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.
Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture and dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/4 cups) equals 585 calories, 33 g fat (20 g saturated fat), 161 mg cholesterol, 550 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Over-the-Top Mac 'n' Cheese in Country Woman March/April 2007, p29

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Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2012 by sweetmuffit77

thought too many cheeses and hard to warm up and still taste like first day. second day too dry.

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2011 by vapudelko

I actually added a couple of well beaten eggs in with the liquid and mixed in some well drained spinach! I baked until it was set in the center and add more shredded cheese on the top and it was fantastic!

Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by peachyme414

I followed directions to the letter. It wasn't at all creamy but rather "curdy," for lack of better words and was very bland. I have yet to be successful making homemade mac & cheese and will stick with Stouffer's until I am.

Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2010 by Emma.James.13

My husband loved this! It took my longer to do all the prep work then it says, but it was definitely worth the time. Our grocery store didn't have Muenster cheese so I used colby jack instead. I also used condensed milk instead of the half and half. Will definitely make again!

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by laplantes

This was very good and filling! My entire family enjoyed this creamy delite!

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by mallen3530

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Mintb

I put a few more different chesses (mozzarella, provolone, american) in mine and evporated milk. It makes it oh soooo creamy.

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by Tiggeroo

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2009 by meturner.laramie

I like to add raw minced onion to mine and it gives it a wonderful, crisp and different flavor. My kids loved it that way.

Reviewed on May. 09, 2009 by annac67

My two teenage boys request this all the time!! I added fresh shredded parmesean/romano to it, along with about a teaspoon of season salt. according to the boys - it rocks!

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