Decadent Mac & Cheese

By Jahel

This Mac & Cheese recipe uses 3 different types of cheeses which might seem like a bit much but is necessary to create this decadent dish. The Gruyere adds complex flavors, the cheddar adds a nice tangy taste and the American cheese add the perfect ooey-gooeyness you'd expect from a great mac and cheese dish. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3 cups short pasta (macaroni or cavatelli)
• 4 tablespoons (1/2-stick) unsalted butter
• 2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup skim milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 8 ounces processed American cheese slices, torn (about 2 cups)
• 8 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
• 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven 375°F.

Cook pasta and drain, returning it to hot pot. Add butter, tossing until melted.

Whisk together the milks, eggs, salt, nutmeg, and cayenne in a medium bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine all the cheeses.

Spread 1/3 of the pasta in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining pasta and cheese, then pour milk mixture over the top.

Bake until warmed through and golden, about 20-30 minutes.