Best 6 Five Cheese Mac N Cheese For Grownups Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing Five-Cheese Mac and Cheese for Grownups, an exquisite dish that elevates the classic comfort food to new heights of flavor and sophistication. This delectable recipe features a harmonious blend of five distinct cheeses, each contributing unique characteristics to create an unforgettable taste experience. If you seek a more adventurous palate, venture into the tantalizing Lobster Mac and Cheese or the rich and indulgent Truffle Mac and Cheese. But if simplicity is your desire, the classic Mac and Cheese with a hint of garlic and black pepper will surely satisfy your cravings. All these recipes are culinary masterpieces in their own right, promising to delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SUNNY'S CREAMY 5-CHEESE MAC 'N' CHEESE



Sunny's Creamy 5-Cheese Mac 'n' Cheese image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons hot Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp
4 finely chopped scallions, white and green parts
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Frank's or Cholula
8 ounces whipped chive-flavored cream cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups reserved pasta water
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded from the block
8 ounces Gouda, shredded from the block
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded from the block
3 ounces Pecorino Romano, shredded on a box grater
1 pound elbows, cooked al dente in salted water, 2 cups pasta water reserved
8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded from the block
8 ounces mozzarella, shredded from the block

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter the bottom and sides of a deep 13-by-9-inch baking dish.
  • Make the sauce. In a large bowl, mix the ingredients in order, combining completely between additions. Start by adding the flour, paprika, ground mustard, garlic, scallions, hot sauce, cream cheese, a pinch of salt and more grinds of black pepper than normal. Mix this until combined completely. In a liquid measure, mix the heavy cream and pasta water together and add slowly to the bowl while whisking. Add the Cheddar, Gouda, mozzarella and Pecorino Romano cheeses.
  • Bake. Add the pasta to the bowl of liquid and stir until the liquid seeps into the elbows and everything is distributed evenly. Pour into the prepared dish. Level with the back of your spoon. Toss together the Cheddar and mozzarella in a small bowl and sprinkle evenly over the top. Bake until the edges are bubbly and the top is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

FIVE-CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, eggs, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, provolone cheese, smoked gouda cheese, salt, black pepper

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Sides

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box elbow macaroni
12 oz evaporated milk, 1 can
3 eggs
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup provolone cheese, cut into small pieces
½ cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large pot or dutch oven, cook macaroni according to package directions, salting the water with 2 teaspoons of salt. Drain and return to the warm pot.
  • Add butter to warm macaroni and mix until melted. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
  • Add half of the cheddar cheese, mozzarella, provolone, gouda, and feta cheese. Mix well.
  • Add eggs and evaporated milk, mix until fully incorporated.
  • Transfer to a 9x13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top has nicely browned.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1170 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 11 grams

WISCONSIN FIVE-CHEESE BAKE



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A savory twist on traditional macaroni and cheese made with multiple cheeses for layers of cheese flavor in every bite.

Provided by Kim B.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the mozzarella cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese and Provolone cheese. Remove about 1/2 cup for topping and set aside. In a separate bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, sour cream and heavy cream. Season with parsley, Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
  • Pour the ricotta cheese mixture and drained macaroni into the bowl with the cheeses and toss lightly. Do not mix too thoroughly, it's better left messy. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes, then turn the oven to broil. Broil for about 5 minutes to brown the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 359.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

5 CHEESE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I've adapted this recipe off of others after not finding exactly what I want in the ones I've tried. Try not to use extra sharp or aged cheeses, they don't melt well and contribute to the grainy texture everyone talks about in macaroni and cheese. Also, make sure all your cheese is grated and macaroni is boiled and drained before finishing the cheese sauce. Overcooking or letting it sit too long can also make the texture grainy.

Provided by S3b4s

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups hot milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated colby cheese
1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed small
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 cup breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup grated cheese

Steps:

  • Grease a 2 quart casserole dish, and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni to desired tenderness and drain, set aside.
  • Combine melted butter and breadcrumbs (if using), set aside.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes,.
  • Add hot milk slowly, whisking constantly, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Add the grated cheeses to the sauce in small batches, whisking until each one is melted completely.
  • Remove from heat, add salt and pepper, and taste to see if it needs more seasoning.
  • Combine noodles and cheese sauce and mix well, then mix in cubed cheese.
  • Pour into casserole and top with breadcrumbs or cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until well browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.2, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 751.2, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 26.7

FIVE CHEESE MAC 'N CHEESE FOR GROWNUPS



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I am not a big fan of Mac 'n Cheese normally, but once I had some at a catered affair and loved it. I am hoping this is similar. This is adapted from a recipe on another cooking site. The photo shows this recipe made with 3/4 cup cheddar, 3/4 cup Gruyere, and the rest Velveeta. Versatile recipe.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 portions, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

16 ounces penne (or any other tubular pasta shape)
1/4 lb bacon, diced
1 medium onion, diced
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups Fontina cheese, grated
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup gruyere cheese, grated
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • In a large Dutch oven, saute bacon pieces until crisp. Remove and set aside. Saute onion in the bacon drippings until they wilt. Add the butter to pot and whisk in the flour, stirring constantly. Next whisk in the mustard. Gradually add the milk and cream, whisking constantly.
  • Season with thyme, bay leaf, and salt. Cook over low heat (simmer) for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Strain out solids (thyme and bay leaf). Immediately add 1 cup of the Fontina, the bleu cheese, 1/2 cup of the Gruyere, 1/2 cup of the cheddar, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, the reserved bacon, and parsley. Stir until cheese is melted. Add the drained pasta and stir to coat.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Combine the remaining cheeses with the bread crumbs and sprinkle over top.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes until bubbling and lightly browned. Let rest a few moments before serving.

CHEESE LOVERS 5 CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE



Cheese Lovers 5 Cheese Mac and Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Kosher salt
1 (16-ounce) package macaroni (cellentani or other curly noodle)
1/4 pound bacon, diced
1 medium onion, diced
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more to butter baking dish
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups grated fontina
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
3/4 cup grated Gruyere
3/4 cup grated white Cheddar (Australian)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
  • In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, saute the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until soft. Add the 5 tablespoons butter to the onion mixture and melt the butter stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Using a whisk, add the flour, and stir constantly until well mixed with the fat making a roux. Whisk in the mustard. Gradually add the milk and cream whisking constantly.
  • Add the thyme, bay leaf, and salt. Let come to a simmer and stir frequently for 15 minutes.
  • Strain the hot milk mixture into a metal bowl and discard the solids. Working quickly, mix in 1 cup fontina, blue cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere, 1/2 cup white Cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the reserved bacon, and parsley. Continue to stir until all cheese is melted.
  • Add the cooked noodles to the cheese mixture to coat. Add the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Mix the remaining cheese and bread crumbs together and sprinkle on top of the noodles. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown. Remove from oven when done and rest for 5 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your mac and cheese a more complex flavor. Some good choices include cheddar, Parmesan, Gruyère, and Gouda.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is best for mac and cheese. If the pasta is overcooked, it will become mushy and the dish will be less enjoyable.
  • Make a roux. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the sauce. A roux will help to prevent the sauce from becoming too thin and watery.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Use salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You may also want to add a touch of mustard or hot sauce for a little extra flavor.
  • Top the mac and cheese with breadcrumbs or panko. This will give the dish a crispy topping. You can also add some grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Five-cheese mac and cheese is a delicious and comforting dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich and cheesy flavor, it's sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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