4 Mac and 5 Cheese . . . Definitely Not from The Bl

Name: 4 Mac and 5 Cheese . . . Definitely Not from The Blue Box!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese (I Use Block Cheeses And Put Them Through My Food Processor--saves A Lot Of Time Grating); 1 cup Grated Jack Cheese; 4 slices Swiss Cheese, Cut Into Pieces; 4 ounces, weight Blue Cheese (substitute A Milder Cheese If You Don't Like Blue); 1 cup Parmesan Cheese (save Some For The Top); 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 whole Large Shallot, Finely Chopped; 1- 1/2 pound Pasta--use A Variety, Such As Large Elbow, Penne, Farfalle, Ziti; 1/4 sticks Butter; 3 cups Milk (more If Needed)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Combine the cheeses (save a some of the parmesan for the topping), garlic and shallot in a large bowl.
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Set aside.
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Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packages, but cook them all in one pot, adding each pasta based on the time needed to cook (so start the pasta that has the longest cook time first, then add the additional pastas when the remaining cook time on the first pasta equals the time specified on that next pasta package).
5
Its easier with one pot, and less clean up.
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When done, drain pasta.
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Assemble ingredients on the counter.
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Butter the bottom and sides of a 9 x 12 baking dish and begin layering pasta, cheeses and two pats of butter.
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Repeat layers of pasta, cheese mixture and butter until the pan is almost full.
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Pour milk over pasta until its about an inch from the top of the pan.
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Sprinkle the top with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
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Depending on the pasta youre using you might have some left over.
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Put baking dish on a foil-covered, rimmed cookie sheetif theres any spillage, itll be on the foil, not the bottom of the oven.
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Place the pan on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
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After 20 minutes, check and make sure its creamy in the middle.
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You may need to add some more milk and stir a bit.
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If you stir it, add more Parmesan on top.
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Bake for another 15-20 minutes until its golden brown.
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Everyone I know likes the crispy topping, but if you dont, just cover the top with foil when it starts to get crispy.
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Serve with warm, crusty French bread and youll think youre in heaven!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese (I Use Block Cheeses And Put Them Through My Food Processor--saves A Lot Of Time Grating), 1 cup Grated Jack Cheese, 4 slices Swiss Cheese, Cut Into Pieces, 4 ounces, weight Blue Cheese (substitute A Milder Cheese If You Don't Like Blue), and more.

Yes, 4 Mac and 5 Cheese . . . Definitely Not from The Blue Box! falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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4 Mac and 5 Cheese . . . Definitely Not from The Blue Box!

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