October 21, 2010

Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients
1 T. vegetable oil
1 (16 oz.) package elbow macaroni
6 T. butter
1/2 C. shredded Muenster cheese
1 C. shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 C. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 C. evaporated milk
16 oz. cubed processed cheese food
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/3 C. bread crumbs

Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the oil and the pasta and cook as directed; drain well.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. In a medium saucepan over low to medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Combine the cheese and milk and cook until cheeses are melted.  Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Transfer to a lightly greased deep 3 1/2 quart casserole dish.  Stir cheese mixture into macaroni.
  5. Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter and combine the bread crumbs.  Sprinkle over dish.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges; serve.

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