Mac and Cheese – 50-Minute Recipe
A comforting macaroni and cheese recipe with a blend of five cheeses.
Recipe by Kimberly Villalobos· Structured by ReelsMeals
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50 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 macaroni
- 4 oz gruyere
- 8 oz sharp cheddar
- 16 oz mild cheddar
- 16 oz colby jack
- 8 oz mozzarella
Instructions
- 1Cook the macaroni according to package instructions.
- 2In a large saucepan, melt the gruyere, sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, colby jack, and mozzarella cheese over low heat, stirring constantly.
- 3Combine the cooked macaroni and cheese sauce, and stir until well combined.
- 4Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a baking dish and top with additional cheese if desired.
- 5Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (374°F) for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the macaroni and cheese is heated through.
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Cook Pasta First
Follow the package directions to cook the macaroni before preparing the cheese sauce.
Melt Cheese Gently
Melt all cheeses over low heat, stirring constantly.
Add Extra Cheese Before Baking
Sprinkle additional cheese on top of the dish before transferring to the oven.
Bake Until Golden
Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dish is heated through.
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- How long does it take to make My Version of Mac and Cheese?
- About 50 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this My Version of Mac and Cheese recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this My Version of Mac and Cheese recipe come from?
- It was shared by Kimberly Villalobos on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.