EL Mac N Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 lb macaroni (or any kind you prefer)
• 8 oz Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
• 12 oz Colby jack cheese (shredded)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   Shred the mozzarella and Colby jack cheeses.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix all the shredded cheeses together until well combined.

4. 4

   Divide the cheese mixture into two equal portions; one for the sauce/filling and one for the topping.

5. 5

   Drain the cooked macaroni and combine with the first half of the cheese mixture and a prepared béchamel or cream base (standard for this style of mac) until creamy and melted.

6. 6

   Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top evenly with the remaining half of the shredded cheese.

7. 7

   Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until the cheese is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

Notes

The author emphasizes mixing all cheeses together first before dividing them to ensure an even distribution of flavor and melt throughout the dish.

Nutrition per serving

• mac and cheese
• side dish
• baked
• comfort food
• vegetarian
• cheesy