Ingredients for 5 Cheese Baked Macaroni And Cheese
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups hot milk
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 0 Colby cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- 0 Mozzarella cheese
- 0 Monterey Jack Pepper cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound macaroni
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Fontina cheese
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How to Make 5 Cheese Baked Macaroni And Cheese
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Cook 1 pound of macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Set aside.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking constantly, until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in 3 cups hot milk, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Add 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese, 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup grated Fontina cheese, stirring until each cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste).
- Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
- Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the breadcrumb mixture or extra grated cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
84g
Carbs
25g
