Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 9 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 12 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 12 cups half-and-half
  • 8 ounces processed cheese food, cubed
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 18 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add the oil and the pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain well and return to cooking pot.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons butter; stir into the macaroni.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sharp Cheddar cheeses, and Monterey Jack cheese; mix well.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Add the half and half, 1 1/2 cups of cheese mixture, & cubed processed cheese food to macaroni; mix together and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a lightly greased deep 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges; serve.