4 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this creamy and decadent 4 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese recipe! Featuring a luscious blend of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, and gruyère, every bite delivers a symphony of rich, cheesy flavors. A velvety roux-based sauce coats tender elbow macaroni, while a golden, crispy topping of buttery panko breadcrumbs adds just the right amount of crunch. Perfectly baked to bubbly perfection, this classic dish is ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or any time you're craving gourmet-level mac and cheese. Quick to prepare and irresistibly satisfying, it’s a surefire crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or melted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, and gruyère cheeses, one handful at a time, stirring until each is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir until evenly coated.
Pour the macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Let the dish cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your creamy and decadent 4 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6097 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 356.5 g | 457% | |
| Saturated Fat | 198.5 g | 993% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1024 mg | 341% | |
| Sodium | 7722 mg | 336% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 452.2 g | 164% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.9 g | ||
| Protein | 254.5 g | 509% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.9 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 5701 mg | 439% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 1602 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
