Description
Creamy five-cheese mac and cheese offers a luxurious journey through rich, melted cheeses. Comfort meets gourmet with this indulgent dish that promises to satisfy cheese enthusiasts and bring warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup provolone cheese, cut into small pieces
- 12 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (1 can) evaporated milk
- 3 eggs
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Elevate the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C), preparing for a golden, crispy topping.
- Submerge macaroni in a large pot of salted water, cooking until perfectly al dente. Drain thoroughly, then return to the warm pot.
- Introduce unsalted butter to the hot macaroni, stirring until completely melted and coating each pasta strand. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Gently fold in half of the cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, gouda, and crumbled feta, ensuring an even distribution of cheesy goodness.
- Whisk eggs and evaporated milk together, creating a rich, creamy binding liquid. Pour over the cheese-coated macaroni and stir until fully integrated.
- Transition the cheesy mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer. Crown the surface with the remaining shredded cheddar.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 40-45 minutes until the top achieves a deep golden-brown hue and the edges bubble with molten cheese.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Experiment with different cheese combinations to discover unique flavor profiles that suit your taste preferences.
- Salt Adjustment Reduce salt if using salty cheeses like feta to prevent an overly sodium-rich dish.
- Gluten-Free Option Substitute regular macaroni with gluten-free pasta to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Creamy Texture Ensure warm ingredients when mixing to create a smoother, more cohesive mac and cheese without lumpy cheese clumps.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg