Mac & Cheese Recipe
thick and creamy five cheese base and garnished with green onions
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Make the Cheese Sauce
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until it forms a roux, then gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens.
- 3
Add the Cheeses
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola, and fontina cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well to ensure all pasta is coated.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Transfer the macaroni and cheese to a serving dish, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve warm.