Five Cheese Mac & Cheese Recipe

Name: Dasha Barbour's 217 E. Main Sts Five Cheese Mac & Cheese Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Elbow macaroni; 4 tbs Butter; 1 tbs All-purpose flour; 2 cups Milk; 4 oz Cream cheese; 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup Shredded Gruyère cheese; 1 cup Crumbled blue cheese; 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 2 tbs Butter; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 2 tbs Parsley (chopped)

Inspired by Dasha Barbour's 217 E. Main St

Time1h

Serves6

Dasha's creamy cheese sauce elbow pasta topped with buttery bread crumbs

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Ingredients

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Pasta

2 cups Elbow macaroni

Cheese Sauce

4 tbs Butter

1 tbs 00 bread flour

2 cups Milk

4 oz Cream cheese

1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup Shredded Gruyère cheese

1 cup Crumbled blue cheese

1 cup Parmesan cheese

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Breadcrumb Topping

1 cup Breadcrumbs

2 tbs Butter

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

2 tbs Parsley (chopped)

Method

Pasta Preparation

Cook the Pasta

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Cheese Sauce Preparation

Make the Roux

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Add Milk

Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate Cream Cheese

Add the cream cheese to the saucepan and whisk until completely melted and combined.

Add the Cheeses

Stir in the cheddar, mozzarella, Gruyère, blue cheese, and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.

Combine and Bake

Combine Pasta and Sauce

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine the cooked elbow macaroni with the cheese sauce, mixing until the pasta is evenly coated.

Prepare Breadcrumb Topping

In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and chopped parsley, stirring until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Assemble and Bake

Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the toasted breadcrumb mixture evenly on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.

Serve

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy Five Cheese Mac & Cheese!