EASY BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

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

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.