Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Macaroni and Cheese Recipes. (Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese Recipe). This recipe is the best Mac & Cheese you'll ever have. It is literally one of 3 meals everyone in my family will eat. The smoked gouda gives this dish its smoky rich flavor. It's a gourmet grown-up version of the kiddie classic. Take any leftovers and cut into bite-sized squares, bread, and deep fry for a yummy snack.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni

6 tablespoons butter

½ cup all-purpose flour

5 ½ cups milk

divided

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

½ cup dry bread crumbs

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

olive oil

Mac and Cheese in a Cheese Waffle Cone

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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. 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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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

Nutritional Information

Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 651.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 32.4g 65%

Carbohydrates: 50.7g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 1.9g 8%

Sugars: 8.9g

Fat: 35.1g 54%

Saturated Fat: 20.5g 102%

Cholesterol: 106.5mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 1067.7IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.8mg 83%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 0.4mg 1%

Folate: 142.1mcg 36%

Calcium: 773mg 77%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 66.8mg 24%

Potassium: 404.6mg 11%

Sodium: 712.1mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 63%

Calories From Fat: 315.9

*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.