MAGNIFICENT SEVEN CHEESES & MAC

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I adapted this mac and cheese recipe from a Carnie Wilson article years ago and have used it many times to feed a large, hungry, and picky about their mac & cheese crowd. I always get a couple of recipe requests when I serve this!

Provided by Dianne Hocut

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 1/2 c large elbow macaroni, cooked according to manufacturers dicections.
1 1/3 c heavy cream
1 1/3 c 1/2 and 1/2
2/3 c sour cream
4 oz cream cheese
1 egg
3 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp mustard powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
12 oz velveeta cheese, cut into 1 in cubes
8 oz white vermont cheddar cheese, cut into 1 in cubes
8 oz gruyere cheese, shredded
1 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 c yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
paprika
parsley, fresh or dried
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9x11 in baking dish by rubbing butter all over. Set aside.
  • 2. Cook your pasta according to box instructions, drain, pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl combine the heavy cream, 1/2 and 1/2, and sour cream.
  • 4. Break the cream cheese up with your fingers and add it to the cream mixture.
  • 5. Stir in the egg, flour, worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, and mustard powder, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Use a whisk to further break up the cream cheese but, the mixture will be lumpy. Set aside.
  • 6. Push the Velveeta and White Vermont Cheddar cubes throughout the macaroni. Sprinkle the Gruyere over the top.
  • 7. Pour the cream mixture over it all and shake the baking dish to evenly distribute.
  • 8. Sprinkle the Jack and Yellow Cheddar over the top. Sprinkle with the paprika.
  • 9. Bake about 30 minutes or until brown and bubbly.
  • 10. Garnish with the parsley and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.

Virgil Logan
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The mac and cheese was not bad, but it was not great either. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of cheese.


Reign Noble
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The mac and cheese was okay. It was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good.


Kayden Coleman
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The mac and cheese was good, but it was nothing special. I've had better mac and cheese before.


Namale Hadijah
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The mac and cheese was too salty for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less salt.


Zachary Dean
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The mac and cheese was a bit dry. I think I would have preferred it with more milk or cream.


E Talavera
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The mac and cheese was bland and flavorless. I was disappointed because I was expecting it to be much more flavorful with seven different cheeses.


sonu bohara
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The mac and cheese was good, but it was a bit too rich for me. I think I would have preferred it with less butter and cream.


Saroj Neupane
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This recipe was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with fewer cheeses.


Eunice Okoro
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The seven cheeses make it so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Angelina Sebastian
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had! The seven cheeses give it such a rich and creamy flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Monday Goodnews
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This mac and cheese is to die for! The seven cheeses make it so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kazi Ragib
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I love this recipe! The seven cheeses make it so creamy and flavorful. I also like that it's easy to make.


Maddison Henry
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This is my new go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The seven cheeses make it so creamy and flavorful.


Ahtesham Jutt
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Wow, this mac and cheese is amazing! The seven cheeses give it such a rich and creamy flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ivan Toys Unboxing
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This mac and cheese is the best I've ever had! The seven cheeses make it so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Fega Utuoyo
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I love how this recipe uses seven different cheeses. It gives the mac and cheese a really complex flavor. I also like that the recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.


Rijena Chhetri
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. The seven cheeses really made a difference. I will definitely be making this again.


paul taruona
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The seven cheeses give it such a unique and delicious flavor. I especially love the crispy bread crumb topping.


Debra Bowlin
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This mac and cheese recipe is a game-changer! The combination of seven different cheeses creates a rich and flavorful sauce that is perfectly creamy and cheesy. The pasta is cooked al dente, and the topping of bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese adds a