Joe's Mac & Five Cheese Recipe
Gruyère, jack, cheddar, parmesan, blue cheese
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Topping
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Macaroni
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and macaroni, cooking according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making Cheese Sauce
- 2
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, about 3-5 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate Cheese
Remove from heat and add Gruyère, Pepper Jack, Cheddar, Parmesan, and Blue cheese. Stir until all cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 5
Season Sauce
Add black pepper and garlic powder to taste, mixing well.
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
Baking
- 7
Prepare Topping
In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 8
Assemble and Bake
Transfer the mac and cheese mixture into a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- 9
Serve
Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, then serve warm.