Four-Cheese Classic Mac Recipe

Name: Four-Cheese Classic Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box (16 ounces) cavatappi or cellentani (corkscrew-shaped pasta); 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups 2% milk; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces Gouda cheese, grated; 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated; 4 ounces Swiss cheese, grated; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup plain panko bread crumbs; Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1 box (16 ounces) cavatappi or cellentani (corkscrew-shaped pasta)
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces Gouda cheese, grated
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
4 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup plain panko bread crumbs
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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1. Heat broiler. Coat a 9 x 9-inch broiler-safe baking dish or six 1-cup ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 11 minutes, following package directions. Drain and transfer to bowl.
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2. Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add flour, whisking to blend. Gradually add milk; whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium to medium-high heat, stirring, then add onion powder, salt and pepper. Simmer 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
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3. Stir in Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Mix into cooked pasta and pour mixture into prepared dish(es).
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4. In medium-size microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining 1 teaspoon butter. Stir in panko and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Divide evenly over pasta. Broil 3 minutes or until browned. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box (16 ounces) cavatappi or cellentani (corkscrew-shaped pasta), 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 cups 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Four-Cheese Classic Mac falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Four-Cheese Classic Mac

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