MacAroni with Five Cheeses Recipe

Name: MacAroni with Five Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces pasta, elbow macaroni; 3 large eggs beaten; 113 cups milk; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 cup monterey jack cheese grated; 1/2 cup gruyere cheese; 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated; 2 ounces goat (chevre) cheese crumbled; 1 ounce prosciutto chopped; 1/4 cup tarragon leaves or; 1/4 cup basil chopped

Servings: persons

16 ounces pasta, elbow macaroni
3 large eggs beaten
113 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup monterey jack cheese grated
1/2 cup gruyere cheese
1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
2 ounces goat (chevre) cheese crumbled
1 ounce prosciutto chopped
1/4 cup tarragon leaves or
1/4 cup basil chopped

1
Butter bottom and sides of a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2
Bring 6 quarts of water to a rapid boil.
3
Lightly salt the water, then cook pasta according to package directions.
4
When pasta loses its raw texture but is still slightly firm, remove from heat, drain, rinse under cold water, then drain again.
5
Transfer pasta to a large bowl.
6
In a small bowl, combine eggs, milk, nutmeg, salt and white pepper.
7
Beat with a whisk until well-blended, then stir liquid into pasta.
8
Set aside 13 cup of the cheddar, then add all other ingredients to pasta and gently stir until evenly combined.
9
Fill baking pan with pasta.
10
Sprinkle on remaining cheddar.
11
If the dish is made more than 1 hour before serving, refrigerate.
12
(All advance preparation steps may be completed up to 8 hours before you begin final cooking).
13
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
14
Place baking pan in preheated oven about 4 inches below broiler, and bake uncovered until pasta is thoroughly reheated and cheese sauce is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
15
Turn oven setting to inchbroil inch and cup ok until top is golden, about 5 minutes.
16
Serve at once.
17
NOTE: This dish will still taste delicious if you use only one or any combination of the five cheeses.

5148

kcal

Calories

249

Fat

433

Carbs

259

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces pasta, elbow macaroni, 3 large eggs beaten, 113 cups milk, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated, and more.

Yes, MacAroni with Five Cheeses 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

MacAroni with Five Cheeses

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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