4 Cheese Mac And Cheese

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5 from 3 votes

For all cheese lovers, this 4 cheese mac and cheese is super delicious and perfect for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 428kcal

Author: Radwa

Equipment

Baking pan
Mixing bowl
Saucepan
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

400 g dried cavatappi shape pasta
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion , finely chopped
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 ½ cups milk
1 cup Gouda cheese , shredded
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
½ cup Parmesan cheese , grated
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¾ cup panko
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Grease a baking dish with oil. Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and return to the warm pot.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Now, stir in flour, salt, and black pepper, and add milk (whisking constantly) until thickened. Then remove from heat.
Add mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, Gouda cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese, whisking until cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
Now, pour the cheese sauce over the cooked pasta; stir to coat. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the 1 teaspoon butter, then stir in panko and the remaining Parmesan cheese and sprinkle the mixture over the pasta.
Bake for 5-10 minutes or until the top is browned. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

When taking the saucepan off the heat to add the cheese, go slow with the process. Add the one cheese and let it dissolve into the sauce before adding the next. It's also a good idea to cut them into chunks to melt faster.

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