Joe’s Mac & 5-cheese Recipe
gruyère, jack, cheddar, parmesan, blue cheese
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping (optional)
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain Pasta
Drain the macaroni and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Make Roux
Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
- 6
Add Milk
Gradually add the milk while continuing to whisk to avoid lumps. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- 7
Melt Cheeses
Reduce heat to low and stir in the Gruyère, Jack, Cheddar, Parmesan, and Blue cheese until melted and smooth.
- 8
Season Sauce
Season with black pepper to taste.
Combining Ingredients
- 9
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce in a large bowl, mixing well to ensure all pasta is coated.
- 10
Prepare for Baking
If desired, transfer to a greased baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top for a crunchy texture.
- 11
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for garnish.
Serving
- 12
Serve
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Joe’s Mac & 5-Cheese.
