Description
A rich and creamy mac & cheese made with four types of cheese for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded gouda cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in milk while whisking continuously.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, and parmesan cheeses until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Add cooked macaroni and stir until well coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, four cheese pasta, creamy pasta, cheesy dish