The Ultimate 5 Cheese Baked Mac And Cheese Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• In a large pot or dutch oven, cook macaroni according to package directions, salting the water with 2 teaspoons of salt. Drain and return to the warm pot.
• Add butter to warm macaroni and mix until melted. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
• Add half of the cheddar cheese, mozzarella, provolone, gouda, and feta cheese. Mix well.
• Add eggs and evaporated milk, mix until fully incorporated.
• Transfer to a 9x13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
• Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top has nicely browned.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 2 minutes less than recommended on the package (you want the pasta to have a slight bite; it will finish cooking while it bakes).
• In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces shredded cheddar with the American cheese and cornstarch. Use your fingers to gently toss until all of the cheese is coated.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. As the butter begins to sizzle, add the mustard powder and cayenne and stir to combine. Toast the spices until the butter turns golden brown, about 1 minute.
• Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Continue whisking until the milk begins to simmer, with small bubbles rapidly rising to the surface, about 3 minutes.
• Whisk the egg in a small bowl, then temper it by slowly adding in spoonfuls of the simmering milk mixture while continuing to whisk until incorporated.
• Slowly drizzle the tempered egg back into the milk mixture, whisking vigorously until the egg is fully incorporated.
• Remove the pot from the heat and add the cheddar cheese mixture, a small handful at a time, whisking between each addition to make sure the cheese melts evenly (mix quickly enough that the mixture does not cool too rapidly, but slowly enough that the emulsion does not break).
• Add the cooked pasta to the pot and gently fold to coat with the sauce, then season with 1 teaspoon salt. Pour the pasta and sauce into an 8-inch square baking dish with 2-inch-high sides (at this point, the pasta can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to 3 days).
• In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 2 ounces of cheddar cheese, the mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle on top of the pasta.
• Bake the mac and cheese until the cheese is melted and beginning to bubble around the edges, about 20 minutes. Turn the broiler on high and broil the mac and cheese until the cheese begins to brown all over, about 5 minutes. Let the mac and cheese sit for 5 minutes for the sauce set and cool slightly.
• Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• 1. Note: you may divide recipe ingredients in half to make a smaller pan.
• 2. Preheat oven to 350°.
• 3. Salt water for macaroni. Bring water to a boil. Cook per instructions on box and drain.
• 4. After draining macaroni. Pour back into large kettle. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Stiruntil melted and macaroni is coated evenly. Set aside.
• 5. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in large Dutch oven. Add in the flour. Over medium low heat Stir frequently until thickened .
• 6. Add in the milk and cottage cheese. Followed by salt, pepper, and mustard. Raise temperature of stove to medium high heat. Stir constantly until well combined and hot.
• 7. Mix the painko bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and set aside
• 8. Add the cheddar, American, Swiss, and mozzarella cheese to the hot milk mixture. Stir over heat until the cheese is melted in well.
• 9. Add in the macaroni and stir well to combine.
• 10. Pour into large buttered 9 x 13" pan or casserole. You may also foil line and butter it before adding macaroni.
• 11. Sprinkle with Panko breadcrumbs. Bake in oven until top of panko crumbs are golden brown. Approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in fridge .

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
• In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, saute the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until soft. Add the 5 tablespoons butter to the onion mixture and melt the butter stirring with a wooden spoon.
• Using a whisk, add the flour, and stir constantly until well mixed with the fat making a roux. Whisk in the mustard. Gradually add the milk and cream whisking constantly.
• Add the thyme, bay leaf, and salt. Let come to a simmer and stir frequently for 15 minutes.
• Strain the hot milk mixture into a metal bowl and discard the solids. Working quickly, mix in 1 cup fontina, blue cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere, 1/2 cup white Cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the reserved bacon, and parsley. Continue to stir until all cheese is melted.
• Add the cooked noodles to the cheese mixture to coat. Add the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Mix the remaining cheese and bread crumbs together and sprinkle on top of the noodles. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown. Remove from oven when done and rest for 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook macaroni in large saucepan as directed on package for al dente pasta. Rinse under cold water; drain well.
• Melt butter in same saucepan on medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and seasonings. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until well blended. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Stirring constantly, cook 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Add macaroni; toss gently to coat. Pour into greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Mix panko and paprika; sprinkle evenly over top.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.