Cheesy Bake Dish (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/2 cup sour cream, smooth and chilled.
02 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder for extra flavor.
03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened.
04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning for herby taste.
05 - 3/4 cup heavy cream, rich and creamy.
06 - 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded.
07 - 1 pound elbow macaroni noodles.
08 - 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese.
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoky paprika.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt for balance.
11 - 1 cup Swiss cheese, grated fresh.
12 - 1 cup provolone cheese, shredded finely.

# Instructions:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and use cooking spray to coat a 9x13 dish.
02 - Mix together grated mozzarella, Swiss, provolone, and Parmesan with the cream cheese pieces in a big bowl.
03 - Put aside about 3/4 cup of the cheese mixture to use as the topping.
04 - In a different bowl, stir together heavy cream, sour cream, and every spice until smooth.
05 - Cook pasta in heavily salted, boiling water until it's firm but cooked (check the package).
06 - Move the freshly drained macaroni to the big bowl of cheeses while it's still steaming.
07 - Pour your spiced cream mixture over that warm pasta and cheese combo.
08 - Grab a wooden spoon and stir until all the cheese starts to melt together.
09 - Pour the combined mixture gently into your prepared 9x13 pan.
10 - Evenly scatter that reserved cheese mix across the top layer.
11 - Let it bake in the oven for around 10-15 minutes till the topping browns lightly.
12 - Keep an eye on it while baking so it doesn’t burn the cheese topping.
13 - Take it out when it's perfectly browned.
14 - Wait a few minutes, so it settles.
15 - Dish up while everything's still gooey, melty, and irresistible.

# Notes:

01 - Classic, cheesy Midwest favorite.
02 - Freshly shredding your own cheese is worth it.
03 - Comes together fast for everyone.
04 - Enjoy it right away for best results.

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