TWO-CHEESE MAC 'N CHEESE

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A lot of stories claim that mac and cheese was created by Thomas Jefferson, Marco Polo or the cooks of China. My favorite theory? An Italian housewife invented it to introduce non-Italian Americans to macaroni. -Stephanie Sorbie, Glendale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced, optional
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
4 cups 2% milk
5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic if desired; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper and salt until blended; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened. , Remove from heat. Stir in 4 cups cheddar cheese and Asiago cheese until melted. Mixture will thicken. , Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pasta; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 17g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

Toby Payne
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This mac and cheese is the best I've ever had! The cheese sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Syed Furqan
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Sabrina McFry
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This mac and cheese is the best! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe uses two different types of cheese, which gives it a really ric


Soonita Gaming
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I love this mac and cheese recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Mana Bhandari
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This mac and cheese was a hit at my potluck! I made it exactly as directed and it turned out perfectly. The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again!


Md imam Hossain
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I've never been a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Ihsan Cheema
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This mac and cheese is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that it uses two different types of cheese, which gives it a really rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again!


Shabana Ramsingh
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I made this mac and cheese for my family and they loved it! The cheese sauce was so smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


MD.Azizul Hakim Azizul
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This recipe is a keeper! The mac and cheese was so delicious. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again!


Hussein pro
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This mac and cheese is amazing! I love how flavorful the cheese sauce is, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Lori Laabs
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this mac and cheese without any problems. It turned out great! The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Lizanie Viljoen
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This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The cheese sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Kbkumar Kbkumar
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This mac and cheese was a hit at my party! I made it exactly as directed and it turned out perfectly. The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again!


Cecile May
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I've tried many mac and cheese recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cheese sauce is so smooth and creamy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I also love that this recipe uses two different types of cheese, which gives it a really rich flavor


Chris Clough
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mac and cheese turned out great! I used sharp cheddar and Gruyère cheese, and the flavor was amazing. I also added some cooked bacon to the cheese sauce, which made it even better. I will definitely be making th


Yaqoob Baloch
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese. But I'm so glad I did! This was the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The cheese sauce was so rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will defi


Altaf Jamali
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This mac and cheese was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cheese sauce was smooth and creamy, and the pasta was cooked just right. I will definitely be making this again!


jelly life
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I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a hit! The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful. I love that it uses two different types of cheese for extra flavor. The pasta is cooked perfectly al dente. This is my go-to mac and cheese recipe!