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Taking a scoop out of a dish of four cheese baked macaroni and cheese.

Baked Mac and Cheese

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  • Author: Speshyl Smith
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x

Description

This creamy baked mac and cheese is made with four cheeses and evaporated milk for a rich, gooey center and golden cheesy crust. Perfect for Sunday dinners, Thanksgiving, holidays, and feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 16-ounce box elbow macaroni
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon adobo all-purpose seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated from a block
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated from a block
  • 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, grated from a block
  • 8 ounces muenster cheese, grated from a block

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F degrees.
  2. Into a large bowl, shred all your cheeses and mix them until they’re evenly combined. For the best texture, grate your cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking ingredients that can interfere with how smoothly it melts.
  3. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a good amount of salt. Add your elbow noodles and boil for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
  4. Drain the elbow noodles and add them back into the pot.
  5. Pour the evaporated milk, adobo seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, sugar, mustard, smoked paprika, and butter to the noodles.
  6. Add ¾ of the shredded cheese a little at a time, mixing until melted. Add the beaten egg and mix until evenly incorporated.
  7. Pour the mixture into a 13×9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and top with the remaining cheese.
  8. Place your macaroni and cheese into the oven, and let it bake until the cheese on top is nice, crisp, and golden; about 30 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Serve.

Equipment

Notes

A food processor (optional) with a grating attachment is a great tool for grating cheese quickly. You can also grate by hand using a box grater.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://thedailyspeshyl.com/baked-macaroni-and-cheese/