OVER-THE-TOP MAC 'N' CHEESE

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This delicious dish is the ultimate comfort food. A blend of five cheeses, it makes a beautiful entree or a special side. I served it at our Thanksgiving dinner, and it received rave reviews. -Connie L McDowell, Greenwood, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese
1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine Muenster, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses; set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in cream, eggs, process cheese, seasonings and 1-1/2 cups of cheese mixture. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and stir to coat. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture and dot with remaining butter. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160°, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 33g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 550mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.