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Delilah Winder’s Seven-Cheese Mac and Cheese

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 8

Ingredients

Unsalted butter, for the baking dish
1 pound elbow macaroni
6 large eggs, at room temperature
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup (4 ounces) cubed Velveeta cheese
3 cups half-and-half, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) grated sharp yellow cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Asiago cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Gruyère cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Muenster cheese
Pinch of kosher salt, or to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly butter a 4-quart rectangular baking dish.

    Step 2

    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until slightly al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside to keep warm.

    Step 3

    Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Add the butter, Velveeta, and 1 cup of the half-and-half. Add the warm macaroni and toss until the Velveeta has melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the remaining 2 cups half-and-half, 1 1/2 cups of the yellow cheddar, the remaining cheeses, the salt, and the pepper. Toss until completely combined.

    Step 4

    Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup yellow cheddar and bake until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

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