Five Cheese Macaroni Casserole |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Macaroni and cheese has to be the quintessential comfort food. This recipe has lots of cheese and is very simple to make. Give yourself a week before you climb back on the scales! Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni |
9 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup shredded muenster cheese |
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese |
1 1/2 cups half-and-half |
8 ounces cubed processed cheese food |
2 eggs, beaten |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain well and return to cooking pot.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons butter; stir into the macaroni.
4. In a large bowl, combine the Muenster cheese, mild and sharp Cheddar cheeses, and Monterrey Jack cheese; mix well.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. Add the half and half, 1 1/2 cups of cheese mixture, cubed processed cheese food, and eggs to macaroni; mix together and season with salt and pepper.
7. Transfer to a lightly greased deep 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
8. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon of butter.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges; serve.
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