Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Four Cheese Mac and Cheese recipe. Rich, gooey, and incredibly satisfying, this easy-to-make dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Cheese Sauce:
- 400 g Elbow Macaroni
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 500 ml Heavy Cream (35%)
- 1/2 cup Mature Cheddar Cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup Gouda (grated)
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella (grated)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan (grated)
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large saucepan, heat olive oil, melt butter, pour in heavy cream, and simmer gently.
- Incorporate the Cheeses: Gradually add Cheddar, Gouda, Mozzarella, and Parmesan, stirring until melted. Mix in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add cooked pasta to cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 52g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, four cheese, creamy, comfort food, easy recipe
