FIVE CHEESE MAC 'N CHEESE FOR GROWNUPS

Five Cheese Mac 'n Cheese for Grownups image

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

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Ingredients

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.

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Nazar gull

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So good!

Muhammad Jahangir

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Will definitely make again!

Anthony Clement

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Not cheesy enough.

Greyson Rowe

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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The cheese sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I love that I can customize it with different types of cheese and toppings. This is definitely one of my go

Mirna Lopez

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Perfect comfort food.

Md.Rashedul Islam Ridoy

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Yum!

Shain Bapari

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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.

Elle

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Love it!

Zabiullah Jan

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Great recipe!

Md abdul Hannan

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Easy and delicious!

Brandon Mareda

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I'm not a huge fan of mac and cheese, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mac and cheese.

Obaid Imtiyaz

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A bit too cheesy for my taste.

Sajith Lasantha

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My new favorite comfort food!

Habib Ahmed

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I made this mac and cheese for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The cheese sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.