Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Five Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese, the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 4 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, whisking until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in all the cheeses until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked macaroni and stir until evenly coated.
- Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with breadcrumbs before baking.
- Feel free to mix different cheese varieties based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Five Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese, comfort food, macaroni and cheese, cheesy pasta