3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups Colby & Monterey Jack shredded
8 oz Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes
2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
salt & pepper to taste
2 eggs
2 cups smoked cheddar cheese shredded
paprika (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Cook macaroni until just a little under al dente. Be careful not to overcook.
Drain pasta and set aside.
In a large bowl, add milk, heavy cream & 1 cup of each of the grated cheeses and all of the Velveeta cheese.
Add salt, pepper, and paprika and stir to combine.
Beat the eggs slightly with a fork and add to the mixture.
Add the pasta and stir well until combined.
Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Add half of the macaroni mixture to the baking dish.
Sprinkle some of each of the grated cheeses over the top.
Add the remaining macaroni mixture and top with the remaining grated cheeses.
Bake for 35-45 minutes. Do not overbake. It may be a bit jiggly when you take it out of the oven. It will firm up as it cools.
Let cool for about 10-15 minutes or until fully set.
Enjoy!
Adapted from: https://divascancook.com/southern-baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe/