If you're looking for a gourmet macaroni and cheese with a sumptuous and distinctively savory flavor, you're in the right place. A collision of five cheeses delivers a creamy and tangy spectacle to the palate that perfectly complements tender prosciutto bits mixed in every velvety bite.
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FIVE-CHEESE MACARONI WITH PROSCIUTTO BITS
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
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.
CHEESE LOVERS 5 CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain.
- In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, saute the bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until soft. Add the 5 tablespoons butter to the onion mixture and melt the butter stirring with a wooden spoon.
- Using a whisk, add the flour, and stir constantly until well mixed with the fat making a roux. Whisk in the mustard. Gradually add the milk and cream whisking constantly.
- Add the thyme, bay leaf, and salt. Let come to a simmer and stir frequently for 15 minutes.
- Strain the hot milk mixture into a metal bowl and discard the solids. Working quickly, mix in 1 cup fontina, blue cheese, 1/2 cup Gruyere, 1/2 cup white Cheddar, 1/2 cup Parmesan, the reserved bacon, and parsley. Continue to stir until all cheese is melted.
- Add the cooked noodles to the cheese mixture to coat. Add the noodle mixture to the prepared baking dish. Mix the remaining cheese and bread crumbs together and sprinkle on top of the noodles. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown. Remove from oven when done and rest for 5 minutes.
FIVE-CHEESE MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
FIVE-CHEESE MACARONI WITH PROSCIUTTO BITS
A recipe that came in my most recent TOH magazine by Mya Zeronis. Here is what is stated about the dish: Macaroni is baked with smoked Gouda, Swiss, white cheddar, goat cheese and Parmesan and topped with crispy prosciutto - so worth it!
Provided by diner524
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
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.
5-CHEESE PASTA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH PROSCIUTTO
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Side Bake Kid-Friendly Buffet Casserole/Gratin Parmesan Winter Swiss Cheese Prosciutto Potluck Nutmeg Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 400°F. Butter 11x7-inch glass baking dish. Cook macaroni in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well.
- Whisk 1/2 cup Gruyère, cream, milk, prosciutto, Parmesan and nutmeg in large bowl to blend. Add macaroni and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Gruyère over. Bake until cheese melts and macaroni and cheese sets, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.
FIVE CHEESE MACARONI CASSEROLE
Macaroni and cheese has to be the quintessential comfort food. This recipe has lots of cheese and is very simple to make. Give yourself a week before you climb back on the scales!
Provided by Cucina Casalingo
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 well and return to cooking pot.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 8 tablespoons butter; stir into the macaroni.
- In a large bowl, combine the Muenster cheese, mild and sharp Cheddar cheeses, and Monterrey Jack cheese; mix well.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Add the half and half, 1 1/2 cups of cheese mixture, cubed processed cheese food, and eggs to macaroni; mix together and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a lightly greased deep 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese mixture and 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbling around the edges; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 845.5, Fat 50.7, SaturatedFat 29.8, Cholesterol 200.3, Sodium 1106.3, Carbohydrate 66.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 31.2
Tips:
- Use a variety of cheeses: A combination of different cheeses will give your mac and cheese a more complex flavor. Try using a mix of sharp cheddar, Parmesan, mozzarella, Gruyère, and Fontina.
- Cook the macaroni al dente: Al dente means "to the tooth" in Italian, and it refers to the ideal state of pasta that is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked macaroni will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Make a roux: A roux is a thickening agent made from butter and flour. It helps to create a smooth and creamy sauce for your mac and cheese.
- Add milk or cream: Milk or cream will help to thin out the sauce and make it more creamy. You can use whole milk, low-fat milk, or even heavy cream, depending on how rich you want your mac and cheese to be.
- Season to taste: Be sure to season your mac and cheese with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You may also want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat.
- Top with prosciutto bits: Prosciutto bits add a salty, savory flavor to mac and cheese. You can cook the prosciutto in a pan until it is crispy, or you can simply tear it into small pieces and add it to the mac and cheese before baking.
Conclusion:
Five-cheese macaroni with prosciutto bits is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover cheese, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!
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