Awesome Mac & Cheese

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
2. 2
   Add the macaroni and cook until slightly al dente, about 10 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain and set aside to keep warm.
4. 4
   Whisk the eggs in a large bowl until frothy.
5. 5
   When I say LARGE bowl, I mean LARGE!
6. 6
   Add the Velveeta, butter and 2 cups of the half-and-half to the large bowl of eggs.
7. 7
   Add the warm macaroni tossing until the cheese has melted and the mixture is smooth.
8. 8
   NOW - Get your big strong Man, son, or neighbor to help here!
9. 9
   This can get really hard to stir --
10. 10
    Add the remaining half-and-half, 3 cups of the sharp yellow Cheddar, the remaining grated cheeses, and salt and pepper, tossing until completely combined in the large bowl.
11. 11
    Grease your pans with either a cooking spray or a little butter (hey, what is more butter at this point?
12. 12
    ).
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    Pour the mixture into 9 by 13-inch casserole or baking dishes (approximately 3 (3-quart) baking dishes) and bake for 30 minutes.
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    (I buy the disposable pans at the store, way easier).
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    Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of sharp yellow cheese and bake until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes more.
16. 16
    Watch it pretty close after about 15 minutes.
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    Serve hot.