Best 8 Fontina And Mascarpone Mac N Cheese Recipes

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Creamy and luscious, this Fontina and Mascarpone Mac and Cheese is the perfect comfort food. It’s made with a blend of two creamy cheeses, nutty Fontina and rich mascarpone, that create a velvety smooth sauce. Paired with tender macaroni and a golden brown breadcrumb topping, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. But that's not all - we've also included two more tempting variations to satisfy every craving. Our Smoked Gouda and Spinach Mac and Cheese adds a smoky, earthy flavor with the addition of smoked gouda and fresh spinach. And for those who love a bit of a kick, our Spicy Poblano Mac and Cheese brings the heat with roasted poblano peppers, chipotle peppers, and a blend of spices. With three delicious recipes in one, this article has something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a cheesy, comforting journey like no other.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FONTINA MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Add a gourmet touch to a classic comfort food with the addition of rich and nutty fontina cheese.

Provided by Angie McGowan

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated or very finely chopped onion
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded fontina cheese (8 oz)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Cook and drain macaroni as directed on package.
  • In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Using whisk, stir in flour, salt and onion. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until mixture smells nutty and is lightly golden, stirring constantly with whisk.
  • Add milk. Continue to beat with whisk, scraping bottom of skillet until mixture heats to boiling. Mixture will thicken. Remove from heat; add cheese and thyme. Stir with whisk until smooth. Stir in drained macaroni.
  • Serve with additional thyme if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MACARONI AND FONTINA CHEESE (FROM THE DEAN AND DELUCA COOKBOOK)



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 small yellow and/or orange bell peppers, trimmed and cut into very thin strips
2 small zucchini (6 ounces total), cut crosswise into thin slices, then into thin strips
2 small yellow crookneck squash (6 ounces each), cut crosswise into thin slices, then into thin strips
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
8 ounces imported Italian penne or another short tubular shape
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 fresh sage leaves
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups grated Italian fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderate heat and stir in the onion. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Raise the heat slightly and add the bell peppers. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini and yellow squash and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Cook the pasta in a large kettle of boiling salted water for 4 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water.
  • Heat the butter in a medium-size heavy saucepan over moderate to moderately high heat until it becomes a medium nutty brown, being careful not to burn it. Stir in the flour, rosemary, sage and bay leaf. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk and cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until sauce is very thick--the consistency of sour cream. Strain the sauce and season well with salt and pepper. Cool slightly.
  • Return the pasta to the same large kettle and stir in the sauce. Add the vegetables and 1 cup grated fontina and blend completely. Place the mixture in a deep earthenware or glass baking dish (about 9 inches by 13 inches by 2 inches). Sprinkle with the remaining fontina. Bake for 20 minutes, until the pasta is brown and crunchy on top.

FONTINA AND MASCARPONE MAC N" CHEESE



Fontina and Mascarpone Mac N

Mac n" Cheese made different in that it uses Fontina and Marscarpone cheese. I have adapted this recipe which was loosley based on a recipe from Cooking Light. Since I always have Marscarpone floating around, it was a given that I would try this recipe. The soft fontina problem can be solved easily by placing the fontina in the freezer for a half hour. Fontina definately comes from the smelly cheese family . Some options: You can add more nutmeg and tabasco for more of a kick...add some parmesan cheese for part of the other cheese....adding some ham. I always seem to have whipping cream or half and half around...I would finish this up and top it with the 1% milk. (definately takes the recipe out of the "light" catagory!!) Marscarpone cheese too expensive? Try Recipe #66077. I always cook my pasta using Recipe #30358.

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Cheese

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb penne, uncooked
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
3 cups 1% low-fat milk
2 cups Fontina cheese, shredded
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
cooking spray
3 slices white bread
1 tablespoon butter
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Combine flour and and butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Cook the roux for 1 minute (carefully not to let it burn).
  • Add milk, stirring with a whisk. Cook 10 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; add cheeses, stirring until smooth. Stir in salt and black pepper. Add cooked pasta, stirring to coat. Spoon pasta mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Tear bread into several pieces. Place bread in a food processor; process until fine crumbs measure 1 1/2 cups.
  • Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in breadcrumbs until well combined. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over pasta mixture.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Note: This can be made up ahead of time and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature and bake until heated 30 - 40 minutes.

PANCETTA, GRUYERE, PARMESAN AND FONTINA MAC & CHEESE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
1 pound small pasta shells
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces pancetta, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
A few dashes hot sauce
2 cups shredded fontina cheese
2 cups shredded Gruyere
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons panko

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with kosher salt. Add the shells and cook 2 minutes less than the package directions. You want the pasta to be al dente. Drain, then set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add the olive oil and pancetta into a large heavy-bottomed pot and turn on the heat to low. Cook the pancetta to slowly render the fat, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is crispy and most of the fat has rendered out, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Reserve the pancetta fat. Add the onions and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5 minutes. Add the butter and stir to melt. Add the flour and whisk to create a roux with the pancetta fat and butter. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Add in the milk, Dijon mustard and hot sauce and whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce immediately to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened. Add the fontina cheese, Gruyere and 1 cup of the Parmesan. Stir to combine with a rubber spatula until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cooked shells and crispy pancetta and stir to combine. If the mixture is too thick for your liking, you can add a little more milk. Season to taste with kosher salt.
  • Transfer the mac and cheese into individual ramekins or a large baking dish. Top evenly with the panko and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and place into the oven until the breadcrumbs are browned, about 5 minutes.

FONTINA-GRUYERE-WHITE CHEDDAR MAC AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Fontina-Gruyere-White Cheddar Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hauckster

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
5 cups skim milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 lb shredded white cheddar cheese
4 ounces gruyere
6 ounces fontina

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until barely al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain; return to the pot.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and bring to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in another large saucepan. Add the flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes; remove from the heat.
  • Gradually whisk the simmering milk into the flour and butter mixture until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook over low heat, whisking, until thick and bubbling, about 7 minutes. Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add the cheeses and cook over low heat, stirring, just until melted. Fold in the macaroni until coated with sauce. Spread the macaroni in a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 107.1, Sodium 940.8, Carbohydrate 50.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 31.4

CHEESE MAKER'S MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, flour, milk, water, elbow macaroni, cream cheese, shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded fontina cheese, shredded havarti cheese, smoked gouda cheese, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, garlic, ritz cracker, fresh basil leaf

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup flour
3 cups milk
2 cups water
1 lb elbow macaroni
4 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 ¼ cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups shredded fontina cheese
1 cup shredded havarti cheese
1 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ cups ritz cracker, crushed
fresh basil leaf, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, reducing heat to medium-low, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk and water. Add the macaroni and cook over medium-high heat until boiling. Stir frequently for 8 to 10 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, fontina, Gouda, and cayenne, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until fully combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a grease baking dish.
  • In a medium skillet, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Add the crushed crackers and stir to combine. Toast the crumbs until browned, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Sprinkle the toasted crumbs over the macaroni and cheese, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with fresh basil
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 957 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 10 grams

MACARONI AND FONTINA CHEESE



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My husband loves Mac 'n Cheese, I don't. I found this recipe on the back of a box of elbows and adapted it to suit us both.

Provided by Sweetiebarbara

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 1 Casserole Mac 'n Cheese, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces macaroni (uncooked)
3 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion (chopped, I use a large onion)
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2-3 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/2 lb Fontina cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

Steps:

  • Butter 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Cook macaroni, drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
  • Add macaroni to casserole dish.
  • Sauté onions in butter, over medium heat, until translucent and tender.
  • Stir in flour and salt, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly add milk stirring constantly to blend.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add Fontina cheese, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
  • Mix together gently, and pour into casserole dish, and mix with macaroni.
  • Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350° F 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and golden on the top.

MACARONI AND FONTINA CHEESE



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This is what you would call "Adult Macaroni and Cheese", although your kids will love it too. Great dish to bring to a Pot luck. From the Dean and Deluca cookbook

Provided by JoJoStar

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
4 small orange bell peppers, trimmed and cut into very thin strips
2 small zucchini, cut crosswise into slices and then into thin strips
2 small crookneck yellow squash, cut crosswise and then into thin strips
salt and pepper
8 ounces penne
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 fresh sage leaves
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/4 cups grated italian Fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large non stick skillet over moderate heat and stir in the onion.
  • Add the garlic and cook stirring for 1 minute.
  • Raise the heat slightly and add the bell peppers.
  • Cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini and yellow squash and cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water for 4 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over moderate heat until it becomes a medium nutty brown.
  • Stir in the flour, rosemary, sage and bay leaf.
  • Cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly add the milk and cook stirring 4-5 minutes or until the sauce is very thick.
  • Strain the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Return the pasta to the same large pot and stir in the sauce.
  • Add the vegetables and 1 cup of the grated fontina cheese and blend completely.
  • Place the mixture in a deep glass baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining fontina cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the pasta is brown and crusty on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.1, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 49.9, Sodium 217.9, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 12.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Freshly grated Fontina and Mascarpone cheese will make a big difference.
  • Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, but drain it a little early so that it's still slightly al dente.
  • Make sure the béchamel sauce is smooth and lump-free. If you find any lumps, use a whisk to break them up.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different cheeses. You can use a combination of Fontina, Parmesan, and Gruyère, or any other cheese that you like.
  • Top the mac and cheese with a crispy breadcrumb topping for extra flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

This Fontina and Mascarpone Mac and Cheese is a delicious and indulgent dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The creamy, cheesy sauce is perfectly complemented by the crispy breadcrumb topping. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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