four cheese mac and cheese

Name: Four Cheese Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## MAC AND CHEESE; 1 pound(s) elbow macaroni or other small pasta; 1/2 cup(s) shredded Muenster cheese; 1/2 cup(s) shredded mild cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup(s) shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup(s) shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 8 ounce(s) Velveeta, cut into very small cubes; 9 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 1/2 cup(s) half and half (fat-free works too); 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; ## TOPPING; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 3/4 cup(s) Panko crumbs

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Susan McGreevy

Port Jeff Station, NY

Updated on Mar 24, 2021

I make this when I'm feeding a crowd - holidays, large family dinners, or sports dinners. Everyone loves it! This recipe doubles well and you can use different cheeses or keep it all the same. It all works.

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Four Cheese Mac and Cheese baked until golden brown.

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The cheesier the better with mac and cheese and this recipe has four types. The combination of Muenster, cheddar, Velveeta, and Monterey Jack gives this casserole a savory flavor. Velveeta adds the melty goodness you want in mac and cheese. The Panko crumbs on top of the dish are the perfect topping. In each bite, you get the soft noodles, creamy cheese, and a buttery crunch. Yum!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 55 Min

method Bake

yield

Ingredients

MAC AND CHEESE
1 pound elbow macaroni or other small pasta
1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese
1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 ounces Velveeta, cut into very small cubes
9 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups half and half (fat-free works too)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
TOPPING
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup Panko crumbs

How To Make four cheese mac and cheese

Step 1

To make the mac and cheese, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the cheeses and mix well. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 3

Drain the cooked pasta. Transfer to a large bowl.
Step 4

Add the butter to the hot pasta and stir until melted. Then add the half and half and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese mixture. Mix together and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5

Lightly grease a deep casserole dish with the vegetable oil. Transfer the pasta mixture to the casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese mixture.
Step 6

To prepare the topping, melt the butter over medium-low heat in a small skillet. Add the panko, stir, and toast until just lightly golden brown. Sprinkle over the top of the mac and cheese.
Step 7

Bake for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges. Enjoy.
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