Smoky Macaroni and Cheese
By Tufgrlz
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 1/2 cups milk, divided
- 2 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- olive oil
Details
Preparation
Step 1
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the macaroni into the water and return to a boil. Cook and occasionally stir until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
3.Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continually for 1 to 2 minutes to make a roux. Whisk 2 cups of the milk into the roux until smooth and then add the remaining milk. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, but not boiling. Stir the Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese into the mixture; once the cheeses have melted completely, fold the drained macaroni into the mixture to coat. Pour the macaroni mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
4.Stir 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, the bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over the macaroni. Drizzle the olive oil over the bread crumbs.
5.Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting.
You'll also love
- Devils on Horseback or... 4.3/5 (3 Votes)
- Scalloped Potatoes with Ham 3.9/5 (7 Votes)
- Kielbasa Bow Tie Skillet 4/5 (5 Votes)
- Sausage & Penne Pasta 4.3/5 (3 Votes)
- Chicken Noodle Soup (Low FODMAP) 4.1/5 (9 Votes)
Review this recipe