Ultimate Baked Cheese Casserole

Ingredients

- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Manchego cheese, shredded
- ½ cup American cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Cooper Sharp American cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Vermont Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed
- ¼ cup Pecorino cheese, grated
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon adobo seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready for the casserole.

2. Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Gruyère, Manchego, American, Cheddar, Smoked Gouda, Fontina, Cooper Sharp American, Vermont Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Velveeta cheese. Set aside a small portion of each cheese for topping later.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm, making sure not to let it boil. Remove from heat and whisk in the softened cream cheese until fully incorporated.

4. Season the Mixture:
Add nutmeg, paprika, turmeric, onion powder, garlic powder, and adobo seasoning to the milk and cream cheese mixture. Stir until spices are evenly distributed.

5. Assemble the Casserole:
Combine the shredded cheese mixture with the milk mixture in the large mixing bowl. Stir until all the cheese is coated and begins to melt slightly.

6. Transfer to Baking Dish:
Pour the cheese mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top for a golden, cheesy crust.

7. Bake the Casserole:
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

8. Finish and Serve:
Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle grated Pecorino cheese over the top for an extra dose of flavor. Allow it to cool slightly before serving to let it set.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Cheese Casserole, Dinner Casserole, Baked Cheese Dish, Gourmet Casserole, Cheesy Dinner, Family Meal, Comfort Food, Oven Casserole, Cheese Lover's Dish, Savory Bake

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 3500 calories

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