Cheese Maker’s Mac And Cheese
Indulge in this heavenly Cheese Maker's Mac and Cheese, a creamy and rich delight that'll have you coming back for seconds. With a blend of three cheeses and a crispy bread crumb topping, this dish is the ultimate comfort food.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
Transfer the mixture to a grease baking dish.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.
- 8
Sprinkle the toasted crumbs over the macaroni and cheese, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
- 9
Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes.
- 10
Serve with fresh basil
- 11
Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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Ingredients (16)
- •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