Decadent Baked Mac and Cheese
Description
This baked mac and cheese dish is definitely a recipe for special occasions. Made with 4 different cheeses and lots of cream, it's a feast for everyone.
Ingredients
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2 cups penne pasta
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup half-and-half
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1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
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1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded
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cooking spray
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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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.