Crack Mac - Mac and Cheese

By feeferlump

Ingredients

• 1/2 stick butter
• 2 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (divided use)
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 16 ounces Velveeta, cubed
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 pound macaroni
• Olive oil
• 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 4 cups (1 pound) shredded mild cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large frying pan and add 1½ cups Parmesan.

Slowly add whipping cream and Velveeta, stirring occasionally. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Meanwhile, cook macaroni with salt, to taste, and a little olive oil; drain.

In deep 13-by-9-inch foil pan, layer cheese sauce (¼ inch deep). Add layer of pasta, then cream cheese, then 2 cups shredded cheddar.

Add layer of macaroni, then about half of remaining sauce; top with 2 cups shredded cheddar, 1 cup grated Parmesan and balance of cheese sauce.

Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes; uncover and let brown for 15 to 25 minutes longer.