Best 7 5 Cheese Macaroni Recipes

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Craving a dish that blends creamy, cheesy goodness with the comforting flavors of macaroni? Look no further than the delectable world of "5 Cheese Macaroni." This culinary symphony of flavors starts with a foundation of perfectly cooked macaroni, coated in a velvety blend of five distinct cheeses. Each cheese brings its own unique notes to the party, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a cheese aficionado or simply seeking a dish that offers a burst of cheesy deliciousness, "5 Cheese Macaroni" is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

5 CHEESE BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I've adapted this recipe off of others after not finding exactly what I want in the ones I've tried. Try not to use extra sharp or aged cheeses, they don't melt well and contribute to the grainy texture everyone talks about in macaroni and cheese. Also, make sure all your cheese is grated and macaroni is boiled and drained before finishing the cheese sauce. Overcooking or letting it sit too long can also make the texture grainy.

Provided by S3b4s

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups hot milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated colby cheese
1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed small
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 cup breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup grated cheese

Steps:

  • Grease a 2 quart casserole dish, and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cook macaroni to desired tenderness and drain, set aside.
  • Combine melted butter and breadcrumbs (if using), set aside.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes,.
  • Add hot milk slowly, whisking constantly, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Add the grated cheeses to the sauce in small batches, whisking until each one is melted completely.
  • Remove from heat, add salt and pepper, and taste to see if it needs more seasoning.
  • Combine noodles and cheese sauce and mix well, then mix in cubed cheese.
  • Pour into casserole and top with breadcrumbs or cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until well browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.2, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 751.2, Carbohydrate 77.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 26.7

5 CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE



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Decadent! Everyone raves about this dish. So cheesey and full of flavor. Good southern comfort food. Wonderful with pork chops or fried chicken. Originally I got the base of this recipe from Nell Carter on some TV show. I had to spice it up a bit.

Provided by Digboo

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup gouda cheese, shredded
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1 cup muenster cheese, shredded
2 cups whole milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Cook 2 cups macaroni noodles in salted boiling water for only about 6 minutes > do not over cook as they will continue to cook in the oven.
  • While noodles are cooking: mix eggs, milk, cream cheese, melted butter and spices together in large mixing bowl.
  • Drain noodles.
  • Add noodles and all the shredded cheese to egg mixture.
  • Pour into a greased 9x13 baking pan.
  • Bake in a 325 degree oven for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.5, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 163.8, Sodium 836.8, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 20

FIVE-CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, eggs, unsalted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, provolone cheese, smoked gouda cheese, salt, black pepper

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Sides

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box elbow macaroni
12 oz evaporated milk, 1 can
3 eggs
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup provolone cheese, cut into small pieces
½ cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
4 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large pot or dutch oven, cook macaroni according to package directions, salting the water with 2 teaspoons of salt. Drain and return to the warm pot.
  • Add butter to warm macaroni and mix until melted. Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
  • Add half of the cheddar cheese, mozzarella, provolone, gouda, and feta cheese. Mix well.
  • Add eggs and evaporated milk, mix until fully incorporated.
  • Transfer to a 9x13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top has nicely browned.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1170 calories, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 54 grams, Sugar 11 grams

WISCONSIN FIVE-CHEESE BAKE



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A savory twist on traditional macaroni and cheese made with multiple cheeses for layers of cheese flavor in every bite.

Provided by Kim B.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
½ cup ricotta cheese
½ cup sour cream
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the mozzarella cheese, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese and Provolone cheese. Remove about 1/2 cup for topping and set aside. In a separate bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, sour cream and heavy cream. Season with parsley, Italian seasoning and garlic salt.
  • Pour the ricotta cheese mixture and drained macaroni into the bowl with the cheeses and toss lightly. Do not mix too thoroughly, it's better left messy. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the reserved cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes, then turn the oven to broil. Broil for about 5 minutes to brown the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 359.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

5-CHEESE PASTA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kosher salt
1 pound fusilli
6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, grated
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated white Cheddar
1/2 cup grated Romano
1/2 cup grated Gruyère
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mozzarella pearls
2 scallion greens, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fusilli and cook for 1 to 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and remove all but 2 tablespoons of the grease from the skillet. Add the thyme, onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook until mostly evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cream and heat until bubbly, 30 seconds. Gradually add the fontina, Cheddar, Romano and Gruyère in handfuls, letting each combine with the cream before adding the next.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet along with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Toss everything together, thinning with the reserved pasta water if needed. Divide the pasta into 8-ounce individual gratin dishes (or 1 flameproof casserole dish) and set on a baking sheet. Divide the mozzarella pearls over the top of the pasta.
  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to broil.
  • Broil on the center rack until the mozzarella pearls are brown and the pasta is bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove and garnish with the cooked bacon and sliced scallion greens.

FIVE-CHEESE MACARONI WITH PROSCIUTTO BITS



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Macaroni is baked with smoked Gouda, Swiss, white cheddar, goat cheese and Parmesan and topped with crispy prosciutto-so worth it! -Mya Zeronis, Washington, DC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
5 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded
5 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
3 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in wine. Add cream, pepper and salt; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to medium-low. Add goat cheese; stir gently until melted. Gradually stir in the remaining cheeses; cook until melted. Remove from the heat., Drain macaroni; stir into sauce. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. , Meanwhile, in a small nonstick skillet, cook prosciutto over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently. Sprinkle over macaroni just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 48g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 155mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

MY OWN MACARONI AND CHEESE



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I am one of those people who never follows the recipe, so this recipe is great as it lends itself to that very well. It's also a great dish to throw in all the left over meat and veggies that you may have. Generally I add ingredients until it tastes good.

Provided by JOBOS12

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Macaroni and Cheese Recipes     Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bacon
4 cups macaroni
1 pinch dried basil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tomato, sliced
2 teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In large pot, cook macaroni pasta in boiling salted water with a pinch of basil and one teaspoon of olive oil until al dente. Rinse with cool water. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, use a blender to mash the whole peeled tomatoes. In a large bowl combine mashed tomatoes, 1 cup of the grated Cheddar cheese, chopped bacon and bell green pepper, bacon, and chopped carrots. Mix well. Add the cooked macaroni and toss well to coat evenly.
  • Place in 2 quart baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese and 2 teaspoons basil on top. Layer the sliced tomatoes over all.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.7 calories, Carbohydrate 94.9 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 864.1 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly affect the flavor of your macaroni and cheese. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor, or a mild cheddar for a more subtle flavor. You can also use a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, to create a more complex flavor.
  • Cook the macaroni al dente: Macaroni that is cooked al dente will hold its shape better and will not become mushy. To cook macaroni al dente, cook it for the amount of time specified on the package, minus one minute.
  • Make a roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces. Making a roux will help to create a creamy and smooth macaroni and cheese. To make a roux, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Then, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is golden brown.
  • Use milk or cream: Milk or cream will help to make your macaroni and cheese creamy and smooth. You can use whole milk, skim milk, or even heavy cream. The type of milk or cream you use will affect the richness of your macaroni and cheese.
  • Season to taste: Season your macaroni and cheese with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add other ingredients, such as cooked bacon, ham, or vegetables, to your macaroni and cheese.

Conclusion:

Macaroni and cheese is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious macaroni and cheese that your family and friends will love.

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