Million Dollar Mac & Cheese
This MILLION DOLLAR MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE tastes like it’s name! This mac and cheese has a layer of cheese in the center, so it’s over the top creamy, and super rich! It will become one of your all time favorites!
Million Dollar Mac & Cheese
My one daughter claims that all I fed her growing up is the box mac and cheese. Not true! This recipe will put to same any other recipe you have! You’re going to want to make this one.
since there are two layers of mac and cheese and a center layer of cheese and sour cream, this is seriously the million dollar mac and cheese recipe !
How to reheat:
This macaroni and cheese recipes holds up to reheating.
It doesn’t dry out. If does seem a little dry and a little cream to help.
I reheat my macaroni and cheese in a saucepan, because it’s easiest to control the heat and if you need to add extra cream or cheese, it makes it simple.
Million Dollar Mac & Cheese
This MAC AND CHEESE CASSEROLE tastes like a million bucks! This casserole has a layer of cheese in the center, so it’s ultra creamy, extra rich, and supremely cheesy! Your friends and family are going to go nuts over this recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pound tublular pasta (may sub rigatoni, penne or macaroni)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp EACH onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 6-8 slices provolone cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- PANKO TOPPING (OPTIONAL)
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Cook pasta just until al dente according to package directions – don’t overcook! Strain and rinse with cold water.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Set aside.
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat then whisk in flour. Cook, while stirring for 2 minutes. Turn heat to low then gradually whisk in milk. Whisk cornstarch into evaporated milk and gradually add to skillet followed by Dijon mustard and all remaining spices/seasonings.
Bring to a boil, whisking constantly then reduce heat to medium and simmer, whisking occasionally until thickened (but not overly thick). Remove from heat and whisk in sharp cheese until melted. Add pasta and toss until evenly coated (it will seem like a lot of extra sauce which is a good thing).
Pour half of the macaroni and cheese into prepared baking dish. Layer macaroni evenly with provolone cheese followed by an even layer of sour cream. Pour remaining macaroni and cheese over sour cream and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with 1 cup Parmesan cheese (or more to taste).
Panko topping (optional): Melt butter over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add panko and stir to coat. Continue cooking until crumbs become golden brown. Evenly sprinkle over macaroni and cheese.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and inside provolone is melted. If not topping with panko, broil until Parmesan is golden. Cool 5 minutes to set before serving.
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