5 Cheese Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Name: 5 Cheese Baked Macaroni And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Macaroni; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 cups hot milk; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup grated colby cheese; 1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese; 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed small; Topping; 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter; 1 cup breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup grated cheese

Servings: persons

Macaroni
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups hot milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated colby cheese
1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed small
Topping
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 cup breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup grated cheese

1
Grease a 2 quart casserole dish, and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Cook macaroni to desired tenderness and drain, set aside.
3
Combine melted butter and breadcrumbs (if using), set aside.
4
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes,.
5
Add hot milk slowly, whisking constantly, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
6
Add the grated cheeses to the sauce in small batches, whisking until each one is melted completely.
7
Remove from heat, add salt and pepper, and taste to see if it needs more seasoning.
8
Combine noodles and cheese sauce and mix well, then mix in cubed cheese.
9
Pour into casserole and top with breadcrumbs or cheese.
10
Bake for 30 minutes or until well browned.

588

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Macaroni, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 2 cups hot milk, and more.

Yes, 5 Cheese Baked Macaroni And Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

5 Cheese Baked Macaroni And Cheese

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