Sweetie Pie's Mac & Cheese

Prep Steps

• 1 cup butter into small pieces {do:cut}
• 8 oz Colby cheese {do:shred}
• 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese {do:shred}
• 12 oz sharp cheddar cheese {do:shred}
• 1 lb Velveeta into small chunks {do:cube}

Cook the Pasta

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook according to the package directions...

• 1 lb elbow macaroni

Drain and spread in a large casserole dish.

The Cheese Mixture

In a large bowl, whisk together...

• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cans (12 oz each) evaporated milk
• 3 large eggs

Add...

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 8 oz Colby cheese, shredded
• 8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 lb Velveeta, cut into small chunks

Combine

Pour the cheese mixture evenly over the pasta, then sprinkle with...

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 1 tbsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp sugar

Toss everything together right in the dish so the cheese and seasonings are evenly spread.

Top & Bake

Sprinkle evenly over the top...

• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Bake until the top is lightly browned, 30–45 minutes. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe submitted by Cocamoo's own Mel Kinnaman.