NOTESД¬opy Creamy Homemade Baked Mac and CheeseД§.

Bake 15-20 min or until the cheese is well melted and top is crispy. (I sprinkled bread crumbs instead of layering)Д§. Sprinkle the top with the last 1 1/2 cups of cheese and bake for 15 minutes, until cheesy is bubbly and lightly golden brown. Top with 1 1/2 cups of grated cheeses, then top that with the remaining pasta mixture. Pour half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained pasta with cheese sauce, stirring to combine fully. Add the remainder of the cheese in batches if not layering.Д¦.

Stir in another 1 1/2 cups of cheese, and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in spices and 1 1/2 cups of the cheeses, stirring to melt and combine. It should almost be the consistency of a semi thinned out condensed soup.ДҐ. Slowly pour in the remaining milk/half and half, while whisking constantly, until combined and smooth.Д¬ontinue to heat over MED heat, whisking very often, until thickened to a very thick consistency. Slowly pour in about 2 cups or so of the milk/half and half, while whisking constantly, until smooth. Thanks to sharp cheddar, monterey jack, parmigiano and mozzarella I am deeming this the best baked mac and cheese in the world. Cook for approximately 1 minute, whisking often. A four cheese, super creamy, homemade baked mac and cheese. Melt butter in a large saucepan over MED heat. (I added all the cheese to the sauce and didn't layer.)Д¤. Approximately 3 cups for the sauce, 1 1/2 cups for the inner layer, and 1 1/2 cups for the topping. While water is coming up to a boil, grate cheeses and toss together to mix, then divide into three piles. Drain and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to keep from sticking.ДЈ. When boiling, add dried pasta and cook 1 minute less than the package directs for al dente. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 3 qt baking dish (9x13').

Creamy homemade mac and cheese baked