Ingredients for 7 Cheese Mac Cheese
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 4 large eggs
- 16 ounces Velveeta cheese
- ½ cup plus 6 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 6 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded Asiago cheese
- 2 cups shredded Havarti cheese
- 2 cups shredded muenster cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
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How to Make 7 Cheese Mac Cheese
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs.
- Add 16 ounces Velveeta cheese (cubed), 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter, and 2 cups heavy cream to the egg mixture. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the cooked macaroni until the cheese is melted and the mixture is evenly coated.
- Add 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cups heavy cream, remaining shredded cheeses (see ingredients list), salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the mac and cheese mixture into 3 greased 8x8 inch baking dishes.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle the cheese and breadcrumb mixture evenly over the mac and cheese in each dish.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons melted butter over the top of each dish.
- Cover the baking dishes with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Optional Add-ins (choose one or combine):
- Add-in 1: Stir in 2 cups cooked broccoli florets and 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast before pouring into baking dishes.
- Add-in 2: Stir in 2 cups cooked crumbled bacon and 1 cup chopped scallions before pouring into baking dishes.
- Add-in 3: Stir in 2 cups diced cooked ham before pouring into baking dishes.
- Add-in 4: Stir in 2 cups chopped tomatoes and 1 cup chopped fresh basil before pouring into baking dishes.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
65 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
215g
Carbs
31g
