OVER-THE-TOP MAC 'N' CHEESE

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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. -Connie L McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine Muenster, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses; set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, eggs, process cheese, seasonings and 1-1/2 cups of cheese mixture. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture 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, until a thermometer reads 160°, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 33g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Oscar Simmons
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This mac n' cheese is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Abub Eker
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mac n' cheese turned out perfectly.


Pheonix
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This mac n' cheese lived up to and exceeded my expectations. It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious.


Ramasudu Mphetlhe
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This mac n' cheese is a must-try for any cheese lover.


Alex Kihara
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I can't wait to make this mac n' cheese again.


Shiva Raj
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This mac n' cheese is a keeper!


Jorleen Menoza
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I've tried many mac n' cheese recipes, and this one is by far the best.


Opu Sultan
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This is the best mac n' cheese I've ever had from a recipe online.


Lior Rosenkranz
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I could eat this mac n' cheese every day.


Binda Bidari
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This mac n' cheese is to die for!


Onip Ahamed
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This is the mac n' cheese of my dreams! It's cheesy, creamy, and delicious.


Ahmadbilal Ahmadi
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I've made this mac n' cheese several times now and it's always a winner. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful.


billy higgins
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This mac n' cheese is a hit at every party I bring it to. It's always the first dish to go.


Manan Hakam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. My kids love it too.


Dante Vito
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This is the best mac n' cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked just right.


shahrazi uddin
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I made this mac n' cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about it.


Zoe Laxten
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My family loved this dish! It was easy to make and so delicious. The cheese sauce was a perfect blend of sharp and creamy.


Victor Kilpatrick
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This mac n' cheese was divine! The cheesy sauce was rich and creamy, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.