Marjas Mac n Cheese
- Unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- 6 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- 6 ounces mild yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 pound dried elbow macaroni
- 4 ounces cream cheese, chilled, cut into small pieces
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
- Whisk together the cream, half-and-half, milk, eggs, yolks, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper and whisk again.
- Combine the shredded cheeses in another large bowl and mix well.
- Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water until almost al dente, about 3 minutes.
- The pasta should still be firm.
- Drain well.
- Spoon a third of the macaroni into the buttered dish, and top with a third of the cheese mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Repeat layering and seasoning twice.
- Dot the surface with the cream cheese, then carefully pour the cream mixture into the dish.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then use a large offset spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the melted cream cheese evenly over the top.
- Continue to bake until just set, about 40 minutes.
- Serve warm.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/marja-s-mac-n-cheese-390639 (may not work)