Decadent Baked Mac and Cheese

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This is a rendition of a macaroni and cheese dish a local restaurant makes. It's so rich and decadent I only make it once per year. It's not a "dieter's friend". You can use any pasta shape you like.

Submitted by Anonymous
Published on October 31, 2018
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups penne pasta

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

  • ½ cup half-and-half

  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded

  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cream, half-and-half, and garlic salt. Add Gruyere cheese, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and Oaxaca cheese. Stir into cream until melted. Drain pasta and add to the sauce; stir to coat.

  4. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and pour in pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

300 Calories
21g Fat
15g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 300
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 402mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 379mg 29%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 101mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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