1 can of cheddar cheese soup
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 1/2 cups of half and half, equal parts mixed of evaporated and heavy cream ( or last resort whole milk)
1 8 oz package of sharp cheddar cut up into small pieces
3 tablespoons of cream cheese
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 slices of provolone cheese cut into small pieces
1/4 cup of Romano grating cheese
1 teaspoon of parsley
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, black pepper
1 cup of Italian flavored bread crumbs
4 tablespoons of melted butter
prosciutto chopped fine optional
In a glass microwave proof bowl add both milk, cheddar cheese soup and all the cheeses, microwave until cheese is melted and well blended with milk.
In the meantime boil the macaroni in salted water al dente. Drain. Place in a large baking dish that has been butter generously.
Place cooked macaroni in the dish. Add all herbs, minced garlic and spices to the milk mixture ,stirring together. Add to macaroni dish. In a separate bowl add bread crumbs and melted butter and mix. Sprinkle on the top of the macaroni and cheese mixture. Bake at 375 until browned and bubbly. Sprinkle with more grating cheese and prosciutto on top.
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you just made me so hungry! that recipe looks so delicious and incredible!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at garlicky and 5 cheeses :o) Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteoh,claudia,so yummy your dish,i'm drolling here!:))the photos are so sugestive!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Claudia, just gorgeous! Pasta, garlic and FIVE cheeses?!? I don't need anything else ;)
ReplyDeleteLove this "grown up" version of mac and cheese! Looks super tasty... yum!
ReplyDeleteI love garlic and use a lot in my cooking. Garlic is good for health. Your pasta dish will surely go down well in my family.
ReplyDeletelooks like a delicious variation on mac&cheese
ReplyDeleteMmmm, Looks like the perfect dinner! You've hooked me with 5 cheeses!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteFamily and pasta, always go together! of course cheese and pasta too and you made the perfect combination of taste, texture and fun!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! Now following your blog! Cant wait to read more
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okay, call me a kid - I LOVE THIS ONE ... yes, I am screaming over this recipe
ReplyDelete5 cheeses. Pasta. Garlic. This is my dish!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious Claudia...I'm saving this recipe for when I can have my carbs again!
ReplyDeleteoooohhhh....that looks delicious!! I LOVE garlic and cheese! :)
ReplyDeleteOmg, I have to save up my calories and have this!! I love cheese + garlic, it's heaven!!
ReplyDeleteThis is totally delectable! Loving all the different cheeses and the prosciutto! Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
ReplyDeleteStill following you. You are a dedicated cook!
ReplyDeleteOh! So rich and creamy with five cheeses and garlic. Divine! Looks so delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap, Claudia. This has to be the most amazing thing since string cheese.
ReplyDeleteWow, that sounds delish!
ReplyDeleteI am descended from a long line of mice - so the more cheese the better. Love all the garlic - heck - it' good for you! And you are right, the pickiest eater in the world would wolf this down. Well done!
ReplyDeletemmm. five cheeses-this is my knd of pasta! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteLovely ,..eeuh,..excellent food!
ReplyDeleteyum, i love mac and cheese recipes! delicious!
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