Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Step 3:  Mix well and top with additional shredded cheese of your choice. Add a sprinkle of parsley and place in a 360* degree F oven for 20-30 minutes. The top should be golden and the cheeses should now be melted throughout the casserole. Serve hot.   

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 ½ cup half and half

1/3-cup real mayonnaise

Salt (kosher)

Pepper

1/3-cup fresh parsley (fine chop)

1 tablespoon granulated garlic

2oz shredded Colby – Jack cheese

2oz shredded Parmesan cheese

2oz shredded American cheese

2oz shredded Mozzarella cheese

4oz Cheddar cheese sauce

Step 1: In a pot, cook the macaroni noodles until aldente’ meaning to the tooth. You will be cooking the noodles again in the oven. Drain and place in a casserole dish or aluminum container. Add melted butter, half and half, and mayonnaise. Whisk until mixture becomes thick. This is the base for your cheese sauce.

Step 2: Add all cheeses, one at a time until all are well

incorporated in the noodles. Add salt, pepper, garlic and parsley.