ooey gooey mac and cheese
This baked mac and cheese is so creamy and delicious. It's great for a Crock Pot too. 4 hours on low if using Crock Pot. There are never any leftovers when I make this dish. SO YUMMY!!! IT DOES FREEZE WELL FOR LATER DATES. SIDE NOTE: I throw it under the broiler for an extra four min just because I love the top to be brown and a little crispy, but again that's a personal preference. I made it again this weekend and instead of pepper jack I used Cabots Habanero Cheddar. It was very spicy but SOOO good. =)
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This homemade macaroni and cheese will be your next dish to take to a potluck and it will be a hit. We always say the more cheese you can fit into your mac and cheese, the better. If you don't like the texture of mac and cheese that uses an egg, try this recipe. The base is cheddar cheese soup, evaporated milk, and butter. This provides a rich, smooth, and creamy base. The combination of cheese is perfect. We love the punch of flavor from the pepper jack but it doesn't overpower the dish. This bakes to bubbly perfection!
Ingredients
- 1 box elbow macaroni (1 lb)
- 2 cans cheddar cheese soup (10.75 oz each)
- 2 cans evaporated milk (12 oz each)
- 1 1/4 sticks butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
How To Make ooey gooey mac and cheese
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350. -
Step 2Cook pasta according to pasta directions just until done. You don't want it mushy because it will absorb a little of the cheesy liquid in the oven.
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Step 3Combine soup, evaporated milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a large microwaveable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent, and cook for 6-7 minutes until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm-to-hot throughout. (If making a half batch, 4 minutes in the microwave should do it).
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Step 4Add to cooked pasta.
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Step 5Add cheeses, stirring constantly until everything is melted and incorporated.
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Step 6Pour macaroni and cheese into a baking pan.
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Step 7Bake for 40-45 minutes.
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Step 8FOR CROCK POT: Follow directions 1-5, leave your Crock Pot on low and cook for 4 hours.
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