Magnificent Seven Cheeses Mac Food

7-CHEESE MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until slightly al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
• Whisk the eggs in a large bowl.
• Add the Velveeta, 1 stick melted butter and 2 cups of the half-and-half to the large bowl of eggs. Add the warm macaroni tossing until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the remaining half-and-half, 4 cups of the sharp yellow Cheddar, 1 cup of Parmesan and the remaining shredded cheeses, and salt and pepper, tossing until completely combined in the large bowl.
• Pour the mixture into buttered baking dishes (approximately 3 (3-quart) baking dishes). Mix together remaining 2 cups of grated Cheddar, 1 cup Parmesan, and bread crumbs. Sprinkle casseroles with the bread crumb mixture. Drizzle melted butter on top. Bake covered with foil for 35-40 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15-20 minutes more.
• ___ Optional Items ___ (Add before baking).
• Add in two cups cooked broccoli cuts and 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast.
• Add in 2 cups cooked crumbled bacon and 1 cup chopped scallions.
• Add in 2 cups diced cooked ham.
• Add 2 cups chopped tomates and 1 cup chopped fresh basil.

DELILAH'S 7 CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until slightly al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
• Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until frothy.
• Add the Velveeta, butter and 2 cups of the half-and-half to the large bowl of eggs. Add the warm macaroni tossing until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth. Add the remaining half-and-half, 3 cups of the sharp yellow Cheddar, the remaining grated cheeses, and salt and pepper, tossing until completely combined in the large bowl.
• Pour the mixture into 9 by 13-inch casserole or baking dishes (approximately 3 (3-quart) baking dishes) and bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of sharp yellow cheese and bake until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes more.
• Serve hot.

DELILAH WINDER'S SEVEN-CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE

Steps:

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

MAGNIFICENT MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Tear all 24 slices of cheese into pieces; place in a medium saucepan on low heat.
• Add butter and sprinkle with black pepper to taste.
• Add 2 cups milk just until cheese is almost covered (you can always add more later).
• Add pepper.
• Keep on low to medium heat until completely melted; be sure to constantly stir so it doesn't stick or burn.
• Boil macaroni as directed on package; drain and place in an 11x7 baking dish.
• Pour cheese mixture into macaroni; stir in thoroughly until well mixed. (This is my favorite part, where the magic happens!).
• Sprinkle top with breadcrumbs.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes until edges are bubbling.
• Enjoy!
• The servings listed are as a meal, but it works well as a side dish too!