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7 cheese gourmet cheddar mac

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Rose Mary Mogan
@cookinginillinois
Sauk Village, IL

Other than potatoes, Macaroni & Cheese is my husbands next favorite side dish. In order not to disappoint, I am forever trying to create new ways to make it. I already have 4 recipes posted for Mac & Cheese & this is my 5th. I am glad it was a winner too. because he really enjoyed this one. He loved it so much he even suggested the name. This is a side that you can only eat on a special occasion or once in a while as it is not calorie friendly. Once in awhile is okay as long as you eat it in moderation if you can withstand the temptation. I created it from what I had on hand in the fridge.

(1 rating)
yield 8 or more depending on portion size
prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For 7 cheese gourmet cheddar mac

  • 1/2 box
    elbow macaroni, cooked al dente or firm (8 ounces)
  • 1/4 stick
    butter (2 tbs.)
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, cubed, softened room temperature
  • 1/2 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1/2 c
    heavy whipping cream,
  • 2 lg
    eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    yellow mustard
  • 1/4 c
    chopped chive (freeze dried)
  • 2 tsp
    coarse ground black pepper plus extra for top if desired
  • 1 c
    monterey jack cheese cut into small cubes
  • 3/4 c
    shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese- divided
  • 4 slices swiss cheese (cut into triangles for top) optional + chopped chive
  • 1/2 c
    gourmet cheddar cheese powder (optional)

How To Make 7 cheese gourmet cheddar mac

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni according to directions on box for al dente or firm, I cooked mine for 7 minutes. Drain. PLEASE NOTE I PURPOSELY DID NOT ADD SALT TO RECIPE BECAUSE OF SODIUM IN THE VARIOUS CHEESES.
  • 2
    Add to large bowl or pot, then add the cream cheese and butter. STIR TO MIX WHILE HOT. Note I had cooked mine earlier & reheated in microwave.
  • 3
    Add the evaporated milk, eggs, heavy cream, yellow mustard, chive and black pepper to a medium bowl or large measuring cup, and beat or whisk until all ingredients are blended together.
  • 4
    Add the gourmet cheddar powder and stir to blend , NOTE: BEFORE I DISCOVERED THAT I COULD ORDER THIS ITEM FROM AMAZON, I WOULD BUY CHEAP MACARONI & CHEESE BOXES AND USE THAT. I NOW ORDER IN THE LARGE SIZE FROM AMAZON. It is optional if you don't have it.
  • 5
    Cube the Monterey Jack cheese then add to bowl and stir to mix.
  • 6
    Add the remaining cheeses, reserving 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar for top, & EXCLUDING THE SWISS SLICES and stir to blend together. Spray a medium size casserole dish with non stick cooking spray, then pour in Mac & cheese.
  • 7
    Sprinkle with additional Black Pepper & chopped chive if desired.
  • 8
    Cut the Swiss cheese into triangles and add to top of Macaroni & remaining shredded cheddar, then sprinkle with chopped chive if desired. Place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • 9
    Remove from oven & allow to rest about 10 minutes then serve.
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