5 Cheese Baked Macaroni And Cheese Recipe

Ingredients for 5 Cheese Baked Macaroni And Cheese

• Unsalted Butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• Colby Cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Monterey Jack Pepper Cheese
• Kosher Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Elbow Macaroni
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

How to Make 5 Cheese Baked Macaroni And Cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
2. Cook 1 pound of macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Set aside.
4. 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.
5. Gradually whisk in 3 cups hot milk, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
6. 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.
7. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste).
8. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
9. Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Top with the breadcrumb mixture or extra grated cheese.
10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.