Cheese Maker’s Mac And Cheese

Cheese Maker’s Mac And Cheese

Recipe by Tasty from tasty.co

Meal

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded fontina cheese
  • 1 cup shredded havarti cheese
  • 1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups ritz cracker, crushed
  • fresh basil leaf, to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, reducing heat to medium-low, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk and water. Add the macaroni and cook over medium-high heat until boiling. Stir frequently for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, fontina, Gouda, and cayenne, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until fully combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a grease baking dish.
  • In a medium skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Add the crushed crackers and stir to combine. Toast the crumbs until browned, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Sprinkle the toasted crumbs over the macaroni and cheese, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with fresh basil
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 976
  • Carbohydrate: 77g
  • Fat: 54g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 39g
  • Sugar: 10g

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