Four Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese
A homey and comforting baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe, sure to become a family favorite.
A homey and comforting baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe, sure to become a family favorite.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 16 oz elbow macaroni (or whatever type you i use shells sometimes)
- 9 tablespoons butter
- 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 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 8 ounces velveeta (or other processed cheese) cubed
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
- Carbohydrate 77.5423469124426 g
- Cholesterol 279.539893733259 mg
- Fat 93.0617900658616 g
- Fiber 2.42210378502606 g
- Protein 43.0903434342313 g
- Saturated Fat 57.0388756004005 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (639g)
- Sodium 812.545341130999 mg
- Sugar 75.1202431274166 g
- Trans Fat 5.37250921944192 g
- Calories 1311 calories
Step-by-step
- Bring a large port of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 8 minutes, leave it al dente. Drain well and return to pot.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 TBS of butter; stir into the macaroni.
- In a large bowl, combine all the cheeses and mix well.
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Add the half-and-half, 1 1/2 cups of cheese mixture, cubed processed cheese and eggs to the macaroni. Mix and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased deep 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and 1 TBS of butter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes.
As a stay-at-home mom of three young children, I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes that the whole family will enjoy. When I'm short on time or need to feed a crowd, baked macaroni and cheese is often my go-to dish.
This particular recipe is one that I've been making for years, and it's always a hit. The combination of four different cheeses (muenster, mild cheddar, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack) gives it a rich and creamy flavor, and the addition of half-and-half and eggs makes it extra smooth and decadent. Plus, it's easy to customize with your favorite toppings, such as breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, or chopped bacon.
