FOUR-CHEESE BAKED MACARONI
Perfect for those backyard buffets or family reunions. This "mac and cheese" goes three cheeses better than usual; beyond cheddar, it has mozzarella, Jarlsberg, and Parmesan. Assemble whenever your schedule allows; just allow extra baking time if the casserole goes straight from the fridge to oven.
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat bottom and sides of a 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick vegetable-oil cooking spray.
- Cook rotelli pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water following the package directions. Drain the pasta well.
- Meanwhile, mix together the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and Jarlsberg cheeses and the grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
- Over medium heat, melt the butter in the pot in which the pasta was cooked. Whisk the flour into the melted butter until well blended; continue to cook, whisking constantly, for 2 minutes to eliminate flour taste. Whisk in 1 cup of the milk until well blended. Gradually whisk in the remaining milk, 1 cup at a time, whisking after each addition until well blended. Stir in the salt, nutmeg, and ground red pepper. Bring the mixture to simmering; cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in 2 cups of the cheese mixture, whisking until the sauce is very smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce in the pot; toss together until well blended.
- Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the remaining cheese mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spoon half of the pasta mixture into the baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese mixture over the pasta. Spoon the remaining pasta mixture over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture over the top of pasta. Arrange sliced tomatoes over top of casserole.
- Bake the macaroni and cheese in the preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until the top of the macaroni is lightly golden. Let dish stand for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Teagan Cummingham
[email protected]This baked macaroni is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Asanda zethembe
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the bacon from the recipe. The baked macaroni was still delicious without it.
marianjo tembo
[email protected]This baked macaroni is a great way to use up leftover macaroni. I often make a big pot of macaroni and cheese on the weekend and then use the leftovers to make this dish during the week.
Ashok Shah
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different cheeses, vegetables, or meats to make it my own.
Man Candy
[email protected]This baked macaroni is a great dish to take to a potluck or party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
xv_ hano
[email protected]I served the baked macaroni with a side of steamed broccoli. It was a delicious and healthy meal.
amran Amarnali
[email protected]I baked the macaroni for 30 minutes, which was the perfect amount of time. The cheese sauce was bubbly and the macaroni was cooked through.
Lara Guitti
[email protected]I used a combination of sharp cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Gruyère cheeses. The combination of flavors was perfect.
James Morris
[email protected]I'm not a fan of nutmeg, so I omitted it from the recipe. The baked macaroni was still delicious without it.
Aaron Scott
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses four different cheeses. It gives the sauce a really rich and complex flavor.
Justin Rosenberg
[email protected]This baked macaroni is a great make-ahead dish. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for a quick and easy meal.
Abeje Betibeb
[email protected]I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best macaroni and cheese they've ever had.
Yu Zhong
[email protected]This baked macaroni is a great way to use up leftover cheese. I always have a few odd bits of cheese in my fridge, and this recipe is a great way to use them up.
Elive Ngabo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I like to add some cooked chicken or vegetables to make it a more complete meal.
Sadiq Tanoli
[email protected]This baked macaroni is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and satisfying. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to eat.
Mini Werkstatt
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The four cheeses made the sauce so rich and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
ashleigh Pray
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Ka Devixon
[email protected]This baked macaroni was a hit with my family! The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the macaroni was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.