Two-Cheese Mac ‘N Cheese

Name: Two-Cheese Mac ‘N Cheese
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced, optional; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Dash salt; 4 cups 2% milk; 5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced, optional
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
4 cups 2% milk
5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Directions

1

In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions.
2

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic if desired; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper and salt until blended; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened.
3

Remove from heat. Stir in 4 cups cheddar cheese and Asiago cheese until melted. Mixture will thicken.
4

Preheat oven to 350°. Drain pasta; stir in cheese sauce. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
5

Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.