Mac & Cheese Recipe
Creamy Five Artisanal Cheese Sauce, Crispy Herb Crust
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Ingredients
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Macaroni
Cheese Sauce
Herb Crust
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Cook the macaroni
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.
Making the Cheese Sauce
- 2
- 3
Add milk
Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Continue cooking until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate cheeses
Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, sharp cheddar, Gruyère, Parmesan, Fontina, and goat cheese. Stir until all cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
- 5
Season the sauce
Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well and remove from heat.
Combining and Baking
- 6
Combine pasta and cheese sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix until pasta is well coated.
- 7
Prepare herb crust
In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, thyme, olive oil, and salt.
- 8
Assemble and bake
Transfer macaroni and cheese to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle herb crust evenly over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
