BISTRO MAC & CHEESE

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I like to serve this mac & cheese with a salad and crusty bread. It's a satisfying meal that feels upscale, but will fit just about any budget. And because the Gorgonzola is so mild in this dish, even the kiddos will go for it. -Charlotte Giltner, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons butter over low heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and seasonings. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Stir in sour cream. Add macaroni; toss to coat. In a small skillet, heat remaining butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown. Sprinkle over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Nilaja
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I've never made mac and cheese before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Muhammed Ssengooba
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This mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and so satisfying.


Tasnim Barghouth
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I'm not a big fan of mac and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Majhad Shah
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This is the best mac and cheese recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible.


Lubega Sowedi
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I added some chopped bacon to this mac and cheese and it was amazing.


Rahima Khatun
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The pasta is cooked perfectly in this recipe. It's al dente and has a great texture.


SIMON Khon
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I love the flavor of the Bistro sauce. It's so creamy and cheesy.


sunny Singh
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This is my go-to mac and cheese recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Zehsan Khan
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I've made this mac and cheese several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect comfort food.


M I T MARTI
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.


Babita Budhathoki
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I made this for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Niaz Malik
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This is the best mac and cheese I've ever had. The Bistro sauce is amazing and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Halima Adegbite
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The cheese sauce was smooth and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked just right.


Md Xifan
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This mac and cheese was a hit with my family! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.