EASY BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz.) package elbow macaroni or shell pasta
• 8 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 cups heavy cream or half and half, warm
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese,
• 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese,
• 8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Details

Adapted from letsdishrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions for 8-10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Meanwhile, melt 6 tablespoons of the butter. Transfer pasta to a large bowl and toss with melted butter. Stir in cream. Add shredded cheese and Velveeta and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour pasta mixture into a greased, 9x13 baking dish (cheeses will not be melted yet). Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir into the breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the macaroni. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly and topping is golden brown.