gayla50
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|  Subject: Five Cheese Macaroni  Sun 08 Jul 2007, 10:17 pm | |
| 16-oz. package sea shell macaroni
8-oz. white cheddar cheese, shredded
8-oz. Monterey pepper Jack cheese, shredded
8-oz. Fontina cheese, shredded
8-oz. Farmers cheese crumbled
3 extra large eggs or Jumbo, beaten
3/4 cups regular half and half
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
3/cups fresh bread crumbs
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, (not grated) for the toping
Preheat the oven to 350*F. Spray a 9"X13" baking dish with Pam cooking spray. Cook shells as per package directions, drain ans set aside.
Combine Cheddar, Monterey Jack,Fontina and Farmer's cheese in a large bowl, mixing thoroughly. In another bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, salt and pepper.
Spread 1 Tbsp. butter in bottom of prepared dish to prevent shells from sticking. cover with 2 cups cook shells, then spread with 1/2 cheese mixture on shells. Dot with 1 tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces. Repeat the layering process, finishing with the cheese mixture. Make several small holes in shells with the end of a spoon. Pour egg mixture over the entire casserole. Set aside.
Melt remaining 4 Tbsp. butter in a small saucepan. Add bread crumbs and mix well until thoroughly moistened. Add Parmesan cheese and lightly mix. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the casserole.
Cover dish with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake additional 30 minutes or until top is crispy and golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving
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