HOME-BAKED MACARONI & CHEESE

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Before Mac & Cheese came in a cardboard box, it was made from scratch. My Mom made the best I ever tasted, but I don't have her recipe - so I made this one up. I take it to all the family potluck dinners, and get rave reviews! This recipe fills a very large (bigger than 9x12) casserole dish.

Provided by RJ Hallstrom

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb macaroni (shells)
1 lb macaroni (rotini or other fun shape)
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed in 1-inch squares
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
16 ounces shredded cheese (pre-packaged mix with 4 or 5 different cheeses, such as asiago, mozarella, jack, romano, parmesan)
1/2 tablespoon salt (or more, to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare macaroni per package instructions.
  • Drain macaroni well, return to pot while still warm.
  • Add Velveeta, cream cheese, salt & pepper.
  • Stir until cheeses are melted, then add cream and stir until a creamy sauce has formed.
  • Pour 1/2 the macaroni into a non-stick or greased casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle 8 oz of the shredded cheese on top.
  • Add the rest of the macaroni and sprinkle another 4 oz of the cheese on top.
  • Cover casserole (with foil or lid).
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover, sprinkle remainder of shredded cheese on top and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and just beginning to brown around the edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.5, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 68.2, Sodium 1251.4, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.4, Protein 24.4

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