If I was ever invited to a cook off of some sort – this would be the recipe I would be armed with. It’s amazing!!!  You and your family are going to LOVE it! I promise.

Momo’s Mac N Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 oz) box of pasta. I prefer Wagon Wheels or Shells
• 1 Cup Melted Butter portioned – 3/4 Cup & 1/4 Cup
• 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella
• 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar
• 1 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack
• 1 3/4 Cup Half & Half
• 16 oz Velveeta cubed
• 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 2 Cups Panko Bread Crumbs
• 1 tsp of Garlic Salt

Directions:

1. In a large bowl mix together all of the shredded cheese and mix well.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes; drain well and return to cooking pot.
3. Melt 3/4 cup butter; Stir into pasta.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
5. In a small saucepan over medium heat add the Velveeta Cheese and Half and Half; stir until the cheese is completely melted. Add 1 tbsp of Garlic Powder to this mixture.
6. Melt 1/4 Cup butter; add two cups Panko Bread Crumbs and fluff with fork.
7. Pour the Velveeta mixture over the pasta and stir well.
8. Add all of the shredded cheeses to the pasta and stir until combined.
9. Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9×13 pan
10. Sprinkle prepared bread crumbs over the entire pan.
11. Sprinkle with Garlic Salt.
12. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges.
13. Broil until the bread crumbs become golden and toasty
14. Serve

Ideas: Add protein or veggie of your choice? Serve with chili? Fantastic as a meal or side dish