Lisa's Macaroni and Cheese

I use three kinds of cheese to make this rich, baked macaroni and cheese. My husband considers it a special treat, and my six-year old son especially likes the 'stringy cheese'! The shape of the baking pan will affect the outcome. I like lots of 'crunchy stuff,' so prefer a long, shallow pan. A deeper, narrower pan will yield more of the soft 'insides.'

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 860 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup milk
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• salt to taste
• 10 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 2 pounds elbow macaroni
• 10 ounces shredded Swiss cheese
• 10 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried parsley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine macaroni, Swiss, mozzarella and Cheddar and stir until cheeses melt. Stir in milk. Season to taste with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley. Spoon into prepared dish, and dot with margarine.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven 50 to 60 minutes, or until top is crunchy.