5 Cheese Macaroni

Name: 5 Cheese Macaroni
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box elbow macaroni, 16 ounces; 1 stick butter; 1 c shredded Muenster cheese; 1 c shredded cheddar cheese; 1 c shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese; 1 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 8 oz cubed processed cheese food (Velveeta); 1 1/2 c half-and-half; 2 eggs; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

By jenifer carnegie
@jenne

Whether it is a summer picnic or Christmas dinner, all year around, my family asks me to bring the macaroni and cheese. EVERYONE loves how rich and creamy it is!

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Serves:

Prep:

25 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 box

elbow macaroni, 16 ounces
1 stick

butter
1 c

shredded Muenster cheese
1 c

shredded cheddar cheese
1 c

shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 c

shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 oz

cubed processed cheese food (Velveeta)
1 1/2 c

half-and-half
2

eggs
1/4 tsp

salt
1/8 tsp

ground black pepper
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How to Make 5 Cheese Macaroni

Step-by-Step

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain well and return to the cooking pot.
Add the stick of butter and mix it into the macaroni evenly.
In a large bowl, combine the Muenster cheese, mild and sharp cheddar cheeses, Monterey Jack cheese and processed cheese; combine cheeses well.
Then add it to the noodles.
Mix well.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, combine the half and half, eggs and salt and pepper. Mix this thoroughly.
Pour this into the noodle and cheese dish. Be sure to coat all of the noodles and cheese with the half and half mixture.
Transfer to a lightly greased deep 2 1/2 quart casserole dish or 9x13 pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges.
Serve and ENJOY!!!

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About 5 Cheese Macaroni

Course/Dish: Pasta Sides Side Casseroles

Main Ingredient: Rice/Grains

Regional Style: American

Collections: Member's Choice Perfect Pastas

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

Recipe For: The Best Macaroni and Cheese

Hashtags: #Special Occasion #mac and cheese #pot-luck #picnic

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