Four-Cheese Macaroni Recipe

Name: Four-Cheese Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces cavatappi pasta; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 3 cups milk; 2 cups (8 oz.) freshly shredded white Cheddar cheese; 1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded fontina cheese; 1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded Asiago cheese; 1 1/2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

12 ounces cavatappi pasta
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 cups milk
2 cups (8 oz.) freshly shredded white Cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded fontina cheese
1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded Asiago cheese
1 1/2 cups soft, fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, melt 1/2 cup butter in a Dutch oven over low heat; whisk in flour and ground red pepper until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 6 to 7 minutes or until milk mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat.
3
Toss together Cheddar cheese and next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; reserve 1 1/2 cups cheese mixture. Add remaining cheese mixture and hot cooked pasta to sauce, tossing to coat. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with reserved 1 1/2 cups cheese mixture.
4
Toss together breadcrumbs and next 3 ingredients; sprinkle over cheese mixture.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

1694

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

112

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces cavatappi pasta, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, and more.

Yes, Four-Cheese Macaroni 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.

Four-Cheese Macaroni

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