Extra Creamy 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Extra Creamy 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces, weight Cavatappi Or Elbow Pasta; 4 Tablespoons Butter; 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic; 4 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 3 cups Heavy Cream; 1 cup Milk; 2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 2 cups Shredded Muenster Cheese; 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Hot Sauce

Servings: persons

12 ounces, weight Cavatappi Or Elbow Pasta
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
4 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
3 cups Heavy Cream
1 cup Milk
2 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 cups Shredded Muenster Cheese
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Hot Sauce

1
In a large pot of salted boiling water over high heat, cook the pasta according to box directions.
2
When done, drain off the water and set pasta aside.
3
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4
Add the garlic and saute until translucent and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
5
Whisk in the flour so that its free of lumps and let it cook for one minute, continuing to whisk.
6
Whisk in 3 cups cream and all of the milk, whisking until its free of lumps.
7
Cover and let the mixture simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
8
Do not allow it to boil.
9
Once sauce is thickened, whisk in all the cheeses, salt, and hot sauce and continue to heat until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
10
Taste to decide if youd like any more cheese.
11
If sauce is too thick for your liking, whisk in more cream, 1/4 cup at a time.
12
Turn off heat and immediately fold in pasta until well-coated.
13
Serve immediately.

1747

kcal

Calories

130

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces, weight Cavatappi Or Elbow Pasta, 4 Tablespoons Butter, 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic, 4 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, Extra Creamy 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Extra Creamy 4-Cheese Mac & Cheese

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