Place the pasta in a large bowl and while still hot and add 2 1/2 cups cheese and butter.
3 1/2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 1/4 Cup Butter
In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, whisking to combine, and add to the macaroni mixture.
1 1/2 Cups Milk, 3 Eggs, 1/2 Cup Sour Cream, 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Pour macaroni mixture into a casserole dish, top with remaining 1 cup of cheese and bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
3 1/2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Serve immediately.
Carrian's Gooey Version
Heat the oven to 375 degrees
Butter a 9x13 (or 8x8 works but it will be piled very high) dish and set aside.
Heat a pot of water to boiling and add 2 teaspoons salt and the pasta. Cook until al dente and drain. Meanwhile, melt the butter and set aside.
16 Ounces Elbow Macaroni
In a large bowl, add the pasta and toss evenly with the butter, mixing thoroughly before moving on.
7 Tablespoons Butter
Add the cream, half and half , eggs and sour cream and mix thoroughly again. Add the seasonings and stir to combine.
2 Cups Heavy Cream, 1 Cup Half and Half, 2 Large Eggs, 3 Tablespoons Sour Cream, 1 1/4 teaspoon Season Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
In a large bowl, toss together the Colby jack and Monterey jack cheeses . Sprinkle in 16 ounces and stir together. Add the sharp cheese and gently fold it all together.
16 Ounces Colby Jack Cheese, 8 Ounces Monterey Jack Cheese, 8 Ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Spread the mixture into the pan and sprinkle the remaining cheese all over the top. Bake for 35 minutes and then set out to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Carrian prefers the elbow macaroni with little ridges as it holds onto the cheese better. Pappy's Seasoning which is found at local stores, especially Winco and walmart is our personal favorite. It's just salt, sugar, paprika, onion, and garlic powder.