Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese

• elbow macaroni↗2 lbs
• eggs↗12
• Velveeta cheese1 cup

  cubed

• butter↗1 cup

  melted

• half-and-half↗6 cups
• sharp cheddar cheese4 cups

  grated

• extra sharp white cheddar cheese2 cups

  grated

• mozzarella cheese↗1 1⁄2 cups

  grated

• asiago cheese↗1 cup

  grated

• gruyere cheese1 cup

  grated

• monterey jack cheese1 cup

  grated

• muenster cheese↗1 cup

  grated

• salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325ºF.

2. 2

   Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until slightly al dente, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain and set aside to keep warm.

4. 4

   Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until frothy.

5. 5

   Combine the eggs with the Velveeta, butter, and 2 cups of the half-and-half in a large bowl.

6. 6

   Add the warm macaroni, tossing until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.

7. 7

   Add the remaining half-and-half, 3 cups of the sharp yellow cheddar (reserve 1 cup), the remaining grated cheeses, and salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Toss until completely combined.

9. 9

   Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 casserole or baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Sprinkle top with the remaining 1 cup of yellow cheddar cheese and bake an additional 30 minutes until golden brown on top.

11. 11

    Serve hot.