Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Four Cheese Baked Macaroni recipe. Creamy and cheesy, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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Macaroni:
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Topping:
- 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the macaroni: Cook macaroni until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Make the cheese sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream. Simmer and thicken, then stir in seasonings and cheeses until melted.
- Combine macaroni and cheese sauce: Mix cooked macaroni with cheese sauce and pour into baking dish.
- Add topping and bake: Combine breadcrumbs with olive oil, sprinkle over the macaroni, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can experiment with different cheese combinations for varied flavors.
- For a spicy twist, consider adding cayenne pepper or jalapeños to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
