Baked Mac and Cheese Casserole
- 13 ounces kraft macaroni and cheese mix (with out neon cheese powder)
- 12 cup onion, chopped fine
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
- 12 large broccoli floret, chopped
- 12 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped mushroom
- 12 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 12 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded (mix of American, Mozarella or Cheddar cheese... like a Mexican shredded mix)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Boil 12 cups of water in large sauce pan.
- Once boiling add 2 boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese noodles.
- Leave cooking for 7-9 minute.
- Meanwhile in frying pan or skillet, add 2 teaspoons olive oil.
- Cook on medium onions, garlic, broccoli, bell pepper, add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir.
- Cook for 7 minute Add mushrooms for 2 minutes.
- Then turn off heat and set aside.
- After noodles done, strain and put back into sauce pan.
- Add heavy whipping cream, ricotta cheese, and shredded cheese and stir until appears melted and mixed fully.
- Spray a oven dish or pan with Pam or butter and add 1/2 of noodle mixture.
- Then add all of veggie mix, and finally add the rest of the noodles.
- Top off with a layer of more shredded cheese for appearance and cilantro if you wish (cilantro add after done cooking and cooling).
- Cover with foil and put into oven for 15 minute After 15 min, remove foil and cook for another 20-25 minute.
- ENJOY,.
- Madeline.
macaroni, onion, garlic, broccoli floret, green bell pepper, mushroom, heavy whipping cream, ricotta cheese, blend cheese, extra virgin olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/baked-mac-and-cheese-casserole-317328 (may not work)