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[DiamondGirly]

I thought I'd add this recipe here, instead of on the "David" recipe book question one regarding Mac & Cheese - I just got this recipe in my email, so I am sharing! I want to try this one. The cheese soup does make sense in making it creamy, so we will see! My question is...is the evaporated milk a total of 12 oz..or is it two 12-oz cans?? From reading the reviews, I believe it is two 12 oz cans....

Ooey Gooey Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

- 1 box elbow macaroni 1lb

- 2 cans cheddar cheese soup (the only size it comes in)

- 2 cans evaporated milk 12 oz!!!!!!!!

- 1 1/4 sticks butter (3/4 cup)- 1 tsp each of salt and pepper

- 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

- 2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. Cook pasta according to pasta directions just until done - you don't want it mushy, because it will absorb a little of the cheesy liquid in the oven.

3. Combine soup, evaporated milk, butter, salt, and pepper in a large microwaveable bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent, and cook for 6-7 minutes until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm-to-hot throughout. (If making a half batch, 4 minutes in the microwave should do it).

4. Add to cooked pasta

5. Add cheeses one at a time stirring constantly, until everything is melted and incorporated.

6. Bake for 40-45 minutes.

7. FOR CROCKPOT!!!!! follow directions 1-5 leave your crockpot on low and cook for 4 hours.

Samantha from Manchester, NH says:
This Baked mac and cheese is so creamy and delicious. it's great for a crock pot too. there are never any leftovers when I make this dish. SO YUMMY!!! SIDENOTE: I throw it under the broiler for an extra four min. just because I love the to top to be brown and a little crispy. but again that's personal preference. ANOTHER SIDENOTE!: I made it again this weekend and instead of pepperjack I used Cabots Habenero Cheddar. It was very spicy but SOOO good =) http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pasta/ooey-gooey-mac-and...