4 Cheese Macaroni

A rich & creamy macaroni & cheese recipe that everyone loves! Found on allrecipes, posting here for safekeeping.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 9  tablespoons butter
• 2  cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 8  ounces processed cheese food, cubed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the oil and the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain well and return to cooking pot.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons butter; stir into the macaroni.
3. In a large bowl, combine the sharp Cheddar cheeses, and Monterey Jack cheese; mix well.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. Add the half and half, 1 1/2 cups of cheese mixture, & cubed processed cheese food to macaroni; mix together and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased deep 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon of butter.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges; serve.