Karen's Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

This was a meal that was thrown together and turned out fantastic. It really has that good homemade taste and can be used as a meal or a side dish. ***Please make sure you add or subtract anything you do not like in this reciepe. I use handfuls of shredded cheddar cheese rather than exact measurements because some people prefer to add more or less cheese.***

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8-12

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) box macaroni noodles
• 16  ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed small
• 5 -6  cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 12  ounces broccoli, frozen cut
• 1⁄2 cup  frozen mixed vegetables
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1  cup seasoned croutons

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Add macaroni to 5 qts of boiling water. Boil for 6 minutes.
3. Using a spoon, lightly crush croutons. Some chunks are desired.
4. Add the brocoli and mixed vegetables to the macaroni and water. Keep boiling for an additional 2 minutes. (Do not leave the noodles in the water for more than 8 minutes total) Drain.
5. Put the macaroni/vegtable mixture in a 13 x 9 inch backing dish.
6. Mix in the butter, milk and all the cheeses (reserve 1big handful of shredded cheddar cheese).
7. Add your desired amount of black pepper and mix well.
8. Sprinkle crushed croutons on top of casserole.
9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted (you should hear the bubbling from the velveeta).