Twelve-Dollar Macaroni and Cheese

Extremely decadent, rich baked mac and cheese. Expensive but it serves quite a few.
Scale: 1
Serves: 8
Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 340 g monterey jack Follow Your Heart cheese
  • 340 g cheddar Follow Your Heart cheese
  • 453 g elbow pasta
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne powder
  • 2/3 c milk

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Boil the pasta in unsalted water until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  3. Use one tablespoon butter to thickly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Combine grated cheeses and set aside two heaping cups for topping.
  4. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, cheeses, cayenne (if using) and salt to taste.
  5. Place in prepared pan and evenly pour milk over surface.
  6. Sprinkle reserved cheese on top, dot with remaining butter and bake, uncovered, 45 minutes.
  7. Raise heat to 400 degrees and bake 15 to 20 minutes more, until crusty on top and bottom.