This recipe is outstandingly creamy and cheesy. It’s the baked macaroni and cheese recipe from a popular BBQ joint in Georgia, Sam and Dave’s in Marietta.
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) box rigatoni pasta
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups heavy cream
salt and pepper
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Prepare rigatoni noodles according to package directions, but add a good bit of salt to the water. Once cooked, drain but do not rinse the pasta.
- Transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add half the cheddar, monterey jack and parmesan cheeses, as well as the heavy cream. Stir well to combine, season with pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9″x13″ casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses on top and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.