Family Favorite Macaroni & Cheese

This Macaroni & Cheese recipe is a family favorite. Whenever we have a potluck and I ask what I can bring, the overwhelming answer is “Mac & Cheese”.

I made it the other day and realized I didn’t have Parmesan. No problem! I simply substituted Tieton Farm & Creamery Venus goat cheese. It was just as good with a unique twist.

If you are looking for the perfect comfort food or a tried-and-true winner for your next potluck, give this recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed. Just be prepared to have your friends and family request it over and over and over.

Four-Cheese Classic Mac

12 servings

Prep:  10 minutes

Cook:  14 minutes

Broil:  3 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 box (16 ounces) corkscrew-shaped pasta
• 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces Gouda cheese, grated
• 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
• ½ cup grate Parmesan
• 2/3 cup plain panko bread crumbs

 Directions

1. Heat broiler. Coat a 9 x 9 inch broiler-safe baking dish or six 1-cup ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook 11 minutes, following package directions. Drain and transfer to bowl.
2. Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add flour, whisking to blend. Gradually add milk; whisk until smooth. Bring to a simmer over medium to medium-high heat, stirring, then add onion powder, salt and pepper. Simmer 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
3. Stir in Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss and ¼ cup of the Parmesan until cheeses are melted and sauce is smooth. Mix into cooked pasta and pour mixture into prepared dish(es).
4. In medium-size microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining 1 teaspoon butter. Stir in panko and remaining ¼ cup Parmesan. Divide evenly over pasta. Broil 3 minutes or until browned.

 

Original recipe from Parents.com