ULTIMATE MACARONI AND CHEESE

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I saw this one on the Today show and is a fast favorite of mine. It has EIGHT types of cheese! It's very rich and tasty, makes a huge casserole, and is a big hit at family gatherings.

Provided by Picture Witch Erin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs elbow macaroni
12 eggs
1 cup cubed Velveeta cheese
1 cup butter, melted
6 cups half-and-half
4 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups grated extra sharp white cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated asiago cheese
1 cup grated gruyere cheese
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 cup grated muenster cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until slightly al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain and set aside to keep warm.
  • Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until frothy.
  • Combine the eggs with the Velveeta, butter, and 2 cups of the half-and-half in a large bowl.
  • Add the warm macaroni, tossing until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add the remaining half-and-half, 3 cups of the sharp yellow cheddar (reserve 1 cup), the remaining grated cheeses, and salt and pepper.
  • Toss until completely combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 casserole or baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle top with the remaining 1 cup of yellow cheddar cheese and bake an additional 30 minutes until golden brown on top.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2049, Fat 131.2, SaturatedFat 78.4, Cholesterol 738.3, Sodium 1726.1, Carbohydrate 127.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 6.1, Protein 88.7

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