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Five-Cheese Mac And Cheese
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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this decadent Five-Cheese Mac and Cheese. This creamy, cheesy pasta dish features a blend of five different cheeses, creating a rich and flavorful sauce that coats every nook and cranny of the macaroni. Baked to perfection with a crispy breadcrumb topping, this mac and cheese is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it as a side dish or enjoy it as a satisfying main course.
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2 g
6 g
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Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the macaroni
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 16 oz of elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the macaroni and set aside.
Prepare the cheese sauce
In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture turns light golden brown.
Add milk and seasonings
Gradually pour in 3 cups of milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
Prepare the cheeses
While the sauce simmers, shred 8 oz of sharp cheddar cheese, 4 oz of Gruyère cheese, and 4 oz of Gouda cheese. Grate 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Cut 4 oz of cream cheese into small cubes.
Add cheeses to the sauce
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar, Gruyère, Gouda, grated Parmesan, and cubed cream cheese. Whisk until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
Combine macaroni and cheese sauce
In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and the cheese sauce, stirring until the macaroni is evenly coated.
Transfer to a baking dish
Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Add breadcrumb topping
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
Bake the mac and cheese
Bake the Five-Cheese Mac and Cheese for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
Let it cool and serve
Remove the mac and cheese from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy, cheesy, and comforting Five-Cheese Mac and Cheese!
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