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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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7 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.

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 small bowl, combine the Muenster, mild cheddar, sharp 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.

Nutrition 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.

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

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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 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!

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2009 by Dougetta

fantastic recipe, we loved this very much!

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2009 by ljobert

I love this recipe. I used the cheese I had on hand and evaporated milk. Don't think I can go back to any kind of box mix after eating this!

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