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
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
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Dmitriy Magsumov
mdmitriy@gmail.comThis mac and cheese was easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and it was so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shelby Bear
bear-shelby@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the mac and cheese turned out perfect! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the breadcrumb topping.
Amilleona Mrs Amilleona
m2@gmail.comThis mac and cheese was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use a milder cheese, like mozzarella.
Bhim Xettry
b_xettry@hotmail.co.ukI made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It was so creamy and cheesy, and they couldn't get enough of it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kaden Burnham
b88@gmail.comThis is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick.
thijs loeffen
l.thijs52@hotmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for dinner at home. It's always a hit.
Hamad Nams
n@hotmail.co.ukThis mac and cheese was easy to make and turned out great! I used a sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the dish a really nice flavor. I also added some chopped bacon, which was a great addition.
Mpho Manthose
manthosempho73@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice touch of texture. I'll definitely be making this again.
ahmad sattar
sattar@gmail.comThis mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this again.
Pauline tiphany
t.pauline58@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe was really good! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice touch of crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sanjida Mila
mila-s15@gmail.comThis mac and cheese was easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese, and it was so creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
mike topaz
m-topaz@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the mac and cheese turned out perfect! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the breadcrumb topping.
youbraj Khadka
youbraj27@yahoo.comThis mac and cheese was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use a milder cheese, like mozzarella.
Rangi Snowden
snowdenr19@aol.comI made this mac and cheese for my kids and they loved it! It was so creamy and cheesy, and they couldn't get enough of it. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bariso Khalifa
k_bariso58@hotmail.frThis is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a little bit of cayenne pepper to give it a little kick.
George Mpinos
mpinos.g60@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for dinner at home. It's always a hit.
Subhan Alam
subhan-a@gmail.comThis mac and cheese was easy to make and turned out great! I used a sharp cheddar cheese and it gave the dish a really nice flavor. I also added some chopped bacon, which was a great addition.
Serenity Browley
b_s56@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice touch of texture. I'll definitely be making this again.
Veeke Khan
veeke-k@yahoo.comThis mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of crunch from the breadcrumb topping. I will definitely be making this again.