John’s Mac and Cheese

John’s Mac and Cheese

John Wojnarowski
My extra cheesy take on Macaroni and Cheese
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course entree, side
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 ounce package of elbow macaroni or shells
  • 10 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Muenster Cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 8 oz cubed Velveeta
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until el dente. Drain well and return to pot.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons of butter. Stir into macaroni.
  • In a large bowl combine the mild and sharp cheddar, muenster and monterey jack cheeses.
  • Add the half and half, 1 1/2 cups of cheese mixture, cubed velveeta and eggs to the macaroni. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture on top along with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • Bake in pre-heated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges.
  • Remove from oven and let sit 5-10 minutes before serving.
Keyword comfort, holiday
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