colleens cheezy mac n cneese

Name: Colleens Cheezy Mac n Cneese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: box(es) 1 pd. macoroni whatever you like . i use large / medium shells; bag(s) 1 8 oz. bag sharp cheddar , 1 8 oz bag colby jack,1 8oz.bag mozzarella, 1 8oz. bag white cheddar , + 4 0z asiago and 4 oz new york extra sharp shredded.; stick(s) 1 stick real butter, 1/2 cup flour ,; cup(s) 1 1/2 cup milk. i use 2 %; salt n pepper

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Colleen Cade

Lansing, MI

Updated on Sep 10, 2019

My mom used to make this and I just added a couple tons extra cheese. Took years to find the exact perfect combo...play with if you wish and add your special touches. Bacon bits are a delicious add as is ham. I took out the extra stick of butter as I think that was a bit much mother...I was a plump child lol. Bare with...this is my first try adding a recipe and me and technology dont see eye to eye. Please feel free to slam my mistakes.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield At least 8

Ingredients

box 1 pd. macoroni whatever you like . i use large / medium shells
bag 1 8 oz. bag sharp cheddar , 1 8 oz bag colby jack,1 8oz.bag mozzarella, 1 8oz. bag white cheddar , + 4 0z asiago and 4 oz new york extra sharp shredded.
stick 1 stick real butter, 1/2 cup flour ,
cup 1 1/2 cup milk. i use 2 %
salt n pepper

How To Make colleens cheezy mac n cneese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 .Boil macaroni according to package and drain..dump back into boiling pot. Add half the butter until melted . Add salt n pepper to your taste. My family and I love pepper. Stir.

Step 2

Use 1 tsp butter to spread in large baking dish. Start layering like you do lasagna leaving the asiago and New York cheeses for top. Layer macaroni , 1 tbsp flour sprinkled over top of each layer and remaining butter cut in small chunks ...put a few chunks on top each layer.mozzerella first layer , sharp cheddar 2nd layer, Colby Jack 3rd layer ,white cheddar last layer and dont forget your yummy asiago n NewYork extra charm cheddar for top. Use all your flour on your layers as you dont need it for the top.
Step 3

Pour milk over layered casserole. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes and stir in small circles until milk ?,flour and cheeses are saucy n thick. Bake another 15 minuetes until bubbly hot. Enjoy
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