4 Cheese Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Ingredients for 4 Cheese Macaroni And Cheese

• Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni
• Skim Milk
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Low Fat Cheddar Cheese
• Lowfat Mozzarella Cheese
• Low Fat Monterey Jack Cheese
• Low Fat Cream Cheese

How to Make 4 Cheese Macaroni And Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
3. In a large microwave-safe bowl (or directly in the baking dish if your microwave is large enough), melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of margarine.
4. Whisk in 3 cups of milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour until smooth.
6. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is almost boiling, stirring halfway through.
7. Stir in 4 ounces of cream cheese, diced, and microwave for another minute until melted and smooth.
8. Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir until melted and combined.
9. Cook 1 pound of elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
10. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce in the prepared baking dish, stirring to coat evenly.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Do not overbake!
12. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.