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Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese

Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese prepared dish

This gourmet macaroni and cheese features a rich blend of cheeses and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It's a comforting dish that elevates the classic recipe with a touch of sophistication. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include parmesan cheese, gruyere cheese, milk, butter.
  • Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup gruyere cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cups milk (whole)
  • 4 tbsp butter (divided)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup bread crumbs (panko)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for about 1 minute to create a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in the milk, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cheddar, gruyere, and parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth.
  6. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, mixing until well combined. Season with salt and black pepper.
  7. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a greased baking dish.
  8. In a small bowl, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and mix with the panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crispy.
  10. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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