A-MAYO-ZING BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

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A-MAYO-ZING BAKED MAC AND CHEESE

Courtesy of Chef Jeff Calley, © 2011

Ok, so this is not the best recipe for your waistline. But, it’s a great party favorite, or excellent if you’re able to control portions. It’s outrageous! Your potluck guests will howl at how good this is. Just tell 'em what's in it after they've finished eating it!


Ingredients:

3 cups mayonnaise
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 pound bag of pasta, your favorite shape
1/2 cup milk
2 cups Panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a large pan, combine cheddar cheese and mayonnaise. Heat the mixture over a low-medium heat. In another large pan, boil the past in salted water till its al dente. Drain the pasta and mix into the mayonnaise and cheese mixture.

Turn the mixture into a greased, deep, 10” by 14” baking dish and sprinkle the grated parmesan across the top.

In a medium size pan, melt the butter and incorporate the bread crumbs. Spread the crumbs over the top of the macaroni cheese mixture. Cover with tin foil.

Bake for a total of 40 minutes, removing the foil after the first 20 minutes.