SANDY'S HOMEMADE MAC & CHEESE

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Homemade Mac & Cheese is so rare nowadays at gatherings...its easier out of a box. Like Mashed Potatoes, Homemade Mac & Cheese is worth the extra effort! I would also like to add, that being in a metropolitan area makes it easier for me to find certain cheeses shredded that some small town grocers might not have available. I...

Provided by Sandy Lowery

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c colby cheese, shredded (i can find this prepackaged, but if shredding yourself, this will increase prep time by 15 min)
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 stick butter, melted
2 can(s) evaporated milk (or 1 1/2 cups of buttermilk as per your preference)
1 pkg cream cheese, cubed
1 box elbow pasta
2 c monterey jack cheese, shredded (i can find this prepackaged, but if shredding yourself, this will increase prep time by 15 min)
1 Tbsp ground black pepper
6 c (at least) water for boiling
1 tsp onion powder (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Prep: In large bowl, mix colby, cheddar, and monterey jack cheeses together. Reserve 2 cups. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Bring water to boil in large pot. Add pasta and return to boil for 8-12 minutes until al dente consistency. Drain. (Helpful tip: I find that if I add a splash of olive oil to the pot right before I add the pasta it helps keep the pasta from sticking.)
  • 3. While pasta is boiling, heat butter and 1 can evaporated milk (or 3/4 cup of buttermilk) till hot. Slowly add cream cheese until creamy.
  • 4. Alternate adding cheese mix and remaining milk until cheese is melted and smooth. (Please note: you may not use all of the milk. I don't know why, but sometimes I need all of it, and sometimes I have some left over.)
  • 5. In large bowl or pot, combine and stir the drained pasta, cheese sauce, and pepper (and onion powder if using.) Spread into large baking dish.
  • 6. Sprinkle reserved cheese on top of macaroni mixture, and bake for 15 minutes until melted.

Christopher Musyoka
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Jared Spencer
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of creamy and cheesy.


Chris Sebasky
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This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's so cheesy and creamy, and it always makes me feel better.


Olaya Jamaleddine
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Marie Marie
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and I can't get enough of it.


Keshab Basnet
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can customize it to my own taste.


Muhammad Areez
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Zubair Memon
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This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's so cheesy and creamy, and it always hits the spot.


Vytenis Aleknavičius
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I made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It's the perfect kid-friendly meal.


Dinesh Bohara
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I'm a huge fan of mac and cheese, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so creamy and cheesy, and I love the addition of the breadcrumbs.


Rona Cottrell
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Rick Fansler
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect combination of creamy and cheesy.


younas Mengal
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This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's so cheesy and creamy, and it always makes me feel better.


Md Joydor
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I made this mac and cheese for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Brown Chopz
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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and I can't get enough of it.


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This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can customize it to my own taste.


Elvis Bungu
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I've made this mac and cheese several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion.


Manoj Karki
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I made this mac and cheese for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and turned out perfect.


Sinwari Naseem Rahman
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This mac and cheese is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the perfect comfort food.