Creamy style "lazy" Baked Cheese and Macaroni

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Shred all the cheeses.
  2. 2Add two tablespoons of butter to your baking dish.
  3. 3Add hot cooked macaroni (cooked al dente, about 7 minutes) to the baking dish.
  4. 4Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix.
  5. 5Add three heaping tablespoons of all-purpose flour and toss the hot buttered noodles to ensure they are well coated.
  6. 6Add one 12 oz can of evaporated milk.
  7. 7Add the shredded cheese (reserving one cup for topping) and mix.
  8. 8Add the second 12 oz can of evaporated milk.
  9. 9Add two cans of heavy whipping cream.
  10. 10Garnish the top with the reserved shredded cheese.
  11. 11Add a little smoked paprika on top for color.
  12. 12Cover the baking dish and bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 30 minutes.
  13. 13Uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until bubbly and completely melted.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Kobe Jack cheese
  • 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz smoked cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • hot cooked macaroni, al dente
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 3 heaping tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 12 oz cans evaporated milk
  • 2 cans heavy whipping cream
  • smoked paprika

Equipment

baking dishoven

Tips

  • Shred your own cheese for best results.
  • Reserve one cup of shredded cheese for the top of the macaroni.
  • Garnish with smoked paprika for color.
  • You can use one can of heavy whipping cream for a less creamy mac and cheese.