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Copycat OK Cafe's Triple Cheese Macaroni
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Cafe style mac and cheese loaded with Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan cheeses and a secret ingredient: ranch salad dressing mix!
serves/makes:
ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
5 reviews
1 comment
ingredients
8 ounces elbow macaroni
2 eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 tablespoon dry ranch salad dressing mix
10 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
5 ounces grated Monterey jack cheese
5 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook the macaroni in boiling water as directed on the package. Drain well.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until uniform in color. Add the milk, half and half, cream, parsley, sugar, cayenne, salt, and dry ranch salad dressing mix. Mix well.
Stir the cooked macaroni, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan into the egg mixture. Mix well then transfer to a baking dish.
Cover the dish with heavy duty plastic wrap then cover with a layer of heavy duty aluminum foil.
Place the dish in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes. Serve hot.
nutrition data
669 calories, 43 grams fat, 34 grams carbohydrates, 36 grams protein per serving.
Please note:
This is a copy cat recipe submitted to CDKitchen by a third-party. This recipe is not an original recipe unless specifically stated and is considered only to be an acceptable "clone" to the original for the home cook to attempt to duplicate. Please also note that many nationwide restaurant chains vary their menus and ingredients by region so the version provided may not be similar to what you may have tried before. All trademarks referenced are property of their respective owners.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
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reviews & comments
November 18, 2024
I have cooked this recipe for 10+ years now and it is always a hit. I do NOT deviate from the recipe. Preparing to cook it now for Thanksgiving Dinner 2025.
December 25, 2019
I have eaten it from the restaurant for years. This recipe turns out too runny. What am I doing wrong?
Try undercooking the pasta a little
? cover the baking dish with plastic and then foil. ::::??????????
This technique is used in some recipes. You need to use heavy duty plastic wrap and foil though. You can just use foil if you'd prefer.
December 21, 2014
This is the best southern, flavorful, not overly creamy baked mac and cheese I have ever made. Extremely easy!
July 7, 2013
Maybe I've just only had "meh" mac and cheese before because I never thought much about it. Made this recipe yesterday and was blown away. I liked the combination of cheeses and I think the ranch mix and sugar changed the flavor enough that it was really impressive. I'll be making this again very soon!
January 18, 2013
Like everyone, I've eaten hundreds of Mac 'n Cheeses, but I've never been to the OK Cafe. For this dish alone, though, I'd be a steady customer! It's delicious....and as a "copycat", it's easy, I had all the ingredients anyway, it's only about 45 minutes from scratch to done, and did I say it was delicious? I got a couple of bites, but husband and two kids ate it ALL and practically licked the dish! This one's a keeper, friends.