Baked Mac and Cheese Casserole

Ingredients

• 13 ounces kraft macaroni and cheese mix (with out neon cheese powder)
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped fine
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 1/2 large broccoli floret, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped mushroom
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded (mix of American, Mozarella or Cheddar cheese... like a Mexican shredded mix)
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Boil 12 cups of water in large sauce pan. Once boiling add 2 boxes of Kraft Mac and Cheese noodles. Leave cooking for 7-9 minute.

3. 3

   Meanwhile in frying pan or skillet, add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Cook on medium onions, garlic, broccoli, bell pepper, add salt and pepper to taste. Stir. Cook for 7 minute Add mushrooms for 2 minutes. Then turn off heat and set aside.

4. 4

   After noodles done, strain and put back into sauce pan. Add heavy whipping cream, ricotta cheese, and shredded cheese and stir until appears melted and mixed fully.

5. 5

   Spray a oven dish or pan with Pam or butter and add 1/2 of noodle mixture. Then add all of veggie mix, and finally add the rest of the noodles. Top off with a layer of more shredded cheese for appearance and cilantro if you wish (cilantro add after done cooking and cooling).

6. 6

   Cover with foil and put into oven for 15 minute After 15 min, remove foil and cook for another 20-25 minute.

7. 7

   ENJOY,.

8. 8

   Madeline.