Description
A rich and creamy macaroni and cheese dish made with five different types of cheese for a delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cheddar, mozzarella, blue cheese, and Parmesan; mix until all cheeses are melted and combined.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
- For a crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top before baking.
- Feel free to mix in cooked vegetables or proteins for added nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg