Chef Michelle's
Mac and Cheese
TIME
45 Minutes
Easy
SKILL
SERVES
10
Ingredients:
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1lb Medium Shells
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3 Tablespoons Butter
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2 Tablespoons Flour
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2 ½ Cups Half and Half
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1 Cup of Evaporated Milk
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4 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)
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1 Cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
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2 Cups Cheeses of Choice (Shredded)
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Salt and Pepper to Taste
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Bring a large stock pot of water to a boil.
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Add salt into water.
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Stir in pasta and cook until al dente.
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Drain pasta (Do NOT rinse with water!)
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Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and cover.
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Melt remaining butter in a sauce pan.
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Whisk the flour into butter for 1 minute.
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Slowly pour in half and half while whisking.
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Add in cream cheese and stir until dissolved.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Add in ½ cup of each cheese.
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Once cheese begins to melt turn off burner.
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Pour cheese mixture over pasta, and stir.
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Stir in evaporated milk.
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Taste and add salt as needed.
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Pour ½ of mixture into buttered dish.
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Top evenly with ½ of remaining cheese.
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Add remaining mixture and top with cheese.
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Bake uncovered for 25 mins or until brown.
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Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.