Five-Cheese Mac and Cheese

30m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Start by shredding your own cheese: cheddar, Colby jack, smoked gouda, mozzarella, and Gruyere (1/2 pound of each).
  2. 2Add 6 cups of large elbow pasta to boiling chicken stock and cook al dente.
  3. 3In a pan, add a stick of butter, then add 3 tablespoons of flour, whisk and toast down. Add 1/2 Tbsp onion powder, 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder, 1 Tbsp smoked paprika and 2 tsp salt.
  4. 4Pour in 3 cups of heavy cream. When it starts to bubble, reduce heat and add 1/2 cup of each of your five cheeses, saving the rest for later.
  5. 5Add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
  6. 6Add your noodles to the sauce.
  7. 7Assemble in a baking dish with the remaining cheese on top. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh chives and serve.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 pound colby jack cheese
  • 0.5 pound smoked gouda cheese
  • 0.5 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 pound gruyere cheese
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 6 cups large elbow pasta
  • 1 stick butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 0.5 tablespoon onion powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 0.5 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives

Equipment

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