Obsessed With Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Obsessed With Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound Elbow Noodles; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 garlic cloves; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; ½ cup mascarpone cheese; 8 ounces gruyere cheese; 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese; 8 ounces fontina cheese; 2 ounces Parmesan Cheese; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs; 2 lices thick-cut bacon

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
6
Calories
1078 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Obsessed With Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe

Iris Warren

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This baked mac and cheese recipe features FIVE different cheeses, bacon, and a crispy breadcrumb topping for a truly exceptional and comforting mac and cheese.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound Elbow Noodles
4 tablespoons unsalted butter , (½ stick)
2 garlic cloves , minced
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
½ cup mascarpone cheese
8 ounces gruyere cheese , freshly grated
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , freshly grated
8 ounces fontina cheese , freshly grated
2 ounces Parmesan Cheese , freshly grated
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs
2 lices thick-cut bacon , cooked and crumbled

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 275°F. Spray a 9 X 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare the pasta according to the directions, shaving 1 to 2 minutes off the cooking time. Drain the pasta once it's finished and set aside.
For the cheese sauce, heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once it is sizzling, add the garlic and cook for 15 seconds, then whisk in the flour to create a roux. Stir the roux until it is golden in color and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the milk in slowly and stir constantly until the liquid is slightly thickened, another 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the mascarpone, Gruyere, 6 ounces of cheddar, 6 ounces of the Fontina, and Parmesan cheese. Stir the sauce constantly with a heatproof spatula until the cheese is melted, then add the pepper, salt, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
Add the pasta to the baking dish and pour the cheese sauce over the top. Mix to combine and disperse the sauce throughout the noodles. Cover the top with the remaining cheddar and Fontina cheeses, breadcrumbs, and bacon. Bake until golden and bubbly on top, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1078kcal (54%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 64g (98%) Saturated Fat 37g (185%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 1219mg (51%) Potassium 433mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1789IU (36%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 1124mg (112%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1078 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	1078kcal	54%
Carbohydrates	74g	25%
Protein	50g	100%
Fat	64g	98%
Saturated Fat	37g	185%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	15g	75%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	186mg	62%
Sodium	1219mg	51%
Potassium	433mg	9%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	1789IU	36%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	1124mg	112%
Iron	2mg	11%