FOUR CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE

Four Cheese Mac and Cheese

10

Minutes Prep Time

40

Minutes Cook Time

4-6

Serving

INGREDIENTS

MAC & CHEESE

8 tablespoons (unsalted butter)
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 1/2 cups heavy cream
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmed
4 1/2 cups grated sharp English white cheddar
1 cup grated Gruyere, Gouda, Asiago
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound elbow macaroni

TOASTED PANKO BREAD CRUMBS

2 cups Panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons grated cheese
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons butter

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 3-quart casserole dish; set aside. Place bread pieces in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Pour butter into the bowl with bread, and toss. Set the breadcrumbs aside. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat milk. Melt remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a high-sided skillet over medium heat. When butter bubbles, add flour. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. 

  2. Slowly pour hot milk into flour-butter mixture while whisking. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and becomes thick. 

  3. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in salt, nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 4 1/2 cups (about 18 ounces) grated sharp English white cheddar 1 cups (about 8 ounces) grated Gruyere, Gouda, Asiago cheese, Set cheese sauce aside. 

  4. Fill a large saucepan with water. Bring to a boil. Add macaroni; cook 2 to 3 fewer minutes than manufacturer's directions, until outside of pasta is cooked and inside is underdone. (Different brands of macaroni cook at different rates; be sure to read the instructions.) Transfer the macaroni to a colander, rinse under cold running water, and drain well. Stir macaroni into the reserved cheese sauce. 

  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 cups cheddar and 1/2 cup Gruyere or 1/4 cup pecorino Romano; scatter breadcrumbs over the top. Bake until browned on top, about 30 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes; serve. 

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