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Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese

Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese

Cost $15, save $20

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  • 45 Min
  • 10 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 🍝 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • Dairy

    • 🧈 6 tablespoons butter
    • 2 ½ cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
    • 🧀 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
    • 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
    • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Baking Supplies

    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • Spices

    • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • Liquids

    • 🥛 5 ½ cups milk, divided
    • Olive oil

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2

Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the macaroni into the water and return to a boil. Cook and occasionally stir until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.

3

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continually for 1 to 2 minutes to make a roux. Whisk 2 cups of the milk into the roux until smooth and then add the remaining milk. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, but not boiling.

4

Stir the Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese into the mixture; once the cheeses have melted completely, fold the drained macaroni into the mixture to coat. Pour the macaroni mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

5

Stir 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over the macaroni. Drizzle the olive oil over the bread crumbs.

6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

651

Calories

  • 32
    Protein
  • 51
    Carbs
  • 35
    Fats

💡 To achieve the ideal smoky flavor, use freshly shredded smoked Gouda.For added crunch, toast the breadcrumbs lightly before sprinkling over the macaroni.Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the oven to maintain crispness.