Kendallraye’s Macaroni and Cheese

I have tried and made so many macaroni and cheese recipes in my life and to no avail…..NOT one recipe has stood out to me….until now! I have finally PERFECTED the mac n’ cheese recipe! I am not a fan of the “plastic” type mac n’ cheese that you will find at schools, buffets, fast-food places and most restaurants…..I like the comforting gourmet quality that elevates the flavors and textures of mac n’ cheese! This recipe uses a combination of EXTRA sharp cheddar, swiss and parmesan with a delicate, yet crispy topping on top for the perfect amount of crunch in every bite! IT IS SO GOOD Y’ALL! I did a trial run with my family on my Mom’s side a few weeks ago…..and let’s just say this recipe (along with my Pizza Dip) were a MEGA HIT! From now on, this will be the recipe of Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter…..even cookouts, tailgating and barbecues! Pictured below are the ingredients you will need to create my Kendallraye’s Macaroni and Cheese!

To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9″x13″ deep baking dish with butter. Using a grater, finely shred the extra sharp cheddar cheese and swiss cheese (combine); set aside. Next, shred the parmesan cheese; set aside.

Cook the elbow macaroni; in a sauce pot; one minute shy of al dente (see package instructions). Remove from heat, drain and return back to the pot. Add olive oil to the macaroni; stir to coat; set aside.

In a large stock pot, melt the butter; whisk in flour over medium heat and continue whisking until golden brown. Carefully and gradually, whisk in the milk and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth. Whisk for 5 minutes until bubbly; add salt and pepper.

Add two cups of the swiss and cheddar mixture; whisk until smooth. Add another two cups of the mixture and whisk until smooth again. Stir in the elbow macaroni; mix until thoroughly combined.

Pour half of the macaroni and cheese into the prepared 9″x13″ baking dish; top with the remaining swiss and cheddar mixture; pour remaining macaroni and cheese on top; spread evenly.

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