Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Macaroni and Cheese Recipes. (Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake Recipe). This rich macaroni combines the savory flavors of Swiss, Monterey Jack, sharp Cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses along with sauteed garlic and onion to make a creamy sauce to die for. Add a little liquid smoke for a, well, smoky taste.

Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 1hr40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake Recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package macaroni

¼ cup butter

½ cup minced onion

1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic

¼ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup half-and-half cream

1 ½ cups milk

½ teaspoon dry mustard powder

½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

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1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

⅓ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

½ cup bread crumbs

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Bev's Mac and Cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 3

Meanwhile melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook for 3 minutes until it begins to soften. Add the garlic and continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent about 2 minutes more. Slowly stir in the flour and cook stirring constantly for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the half-and-half and milk and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in mustard powder and liquid smoke; simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Add 1 cup of Parmesan cheese along with the cream cheese Swiss Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses; stir until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper then stir in the drained macaroni noodles. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs over the macaroni

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and brown about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 638.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.7g 57%

Carbohydrates: 45.9g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 4.7g

Fat: 37.7g 58%

Saturated Fat: 23.1g 115%

Cholesterol: 111mg 37%

Vitamin A Iu: 1137.4IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.7mg 75%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 1.5mg 3%

Folate: 130.8mcg 33%

Calcium: 638.8mg 64%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 55.6mg 20%

Potassium: 312.6mg 9%

Sodium: 656.7mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 57%

Calories From Fat: 339.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.