baked macaroni and cheese

Name: Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) spiral macaroni; 4 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 1 cup(s) asiago cheese, grated; 1 cup(s) gorganzonla cheese, crumbled; 2-3 cup(s) milk; 2-3 tablespoon(s) butter; 2-3 tablespoon(s) corn starch or flour; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; - salt and pepper to taste

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stephanie sorbie

PEORIA, AZ

Updated on May 20, 2011

My mom's boyfriend used to have baked mac and cheese as a boy. His mom would make it for him. One christmas a few years back we decided not to have a traditional holiday meal because he was allergic to fowl. I volunteered to make this dish. He bit into it and literally teared up and said "This reminds me of my mom and I love it". He never had seconds of anything but that night I believe he had thirds. Since I have had to email my mom the recipe so she can make him his favorite meal.

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One bite and my grandson, Connor, was hooked! This one was a hit around the Crew table. To quote Connor, "This mac and cheese is awesome!"

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

yield 8-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box spiral macaroni
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup asiago cheese, grated
1 cup gorganzonla cheese, crumbled
2-3 cups milk
2-3 tablespoons butter
2-3 tablespoons corn starch or flour
3 cloves garlic, minced
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make baked macaroni and cheese

Step 1

In a large pot prepare macaroni as directed. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet melt butter and saute' garlic until slightly golden over medium high heat.
Step 3

Add corn starch or flour and make a rue. Should be a slight golden brown.
Step 4

Add a little of the milk and whisk to break up the rue so there will be no lumps. Continue to add milk and whisk so no lumps form.
Step 5

Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6

Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until sauce starts to thicken.
Step 7

Add 2 cups of cheddar cheese, Asiago and Gorganzola cheese constantly stirring until melted and sauce is thick.
Step 8

Pour sauce over the macaroni and stir well.
Step 9

Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and stir.
Step 10

Pour into a prepared 9x12 rectangle baking pan.
Step 11

Top with remaining cheese.
Step 12

Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes until the cheese on top is a nice golden brown. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Then serve.
Step 13

Cheeses can be less or more to your preference. I also like to add fresh mushrooms, onions and broccoli for a twist. You can also use Parmesan cheese or Italian bread crumbs on top with the Cheddar cheese for a crunchier top.
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