3-cheese mac 'n cheese

Name: 3-Cheese Mac 'n Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 cup(s) cooked elbow macaroni, drained; 2 cup(s) grated cheddar cheese; 1 cup(s) grated mozzarella cheese; 8 ounce(s) velveeta cheese, cubed; 1 1/2 cup(s) milk or heavy cream; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, cut into pieces; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper

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Jeanne Benavidez

Odessa, TX

Updated on Nov 28, 2011

When I first started learning to cook, I used the boxed mac 'n cheese and was happy with that. Later on, though, I decided that homemade had to be better. This is my basic version but on occasion, I try different types of cheeses.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
8 ounces velveeta cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups milk or heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

How To Make 3-cheese mac 'n cheese

Step 1

In a large sauce pan, heat milk until hot but not boiling. Add cheeses, sour cream, butter and salt; heat on low until smooth, stirring constantly.

Step 2

Once you have the macaroni cooked and drained, place in a large bowl and while still hot and add the cheese mixture. Gently stir to combine well.
Step 3

Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish and top with additional cheese if desired. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
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