Best 7 Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake Recipes

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If you're looking for a comforting and flavor-packed dish, look no further than our smoky four cheese macaroni bake. With a combination of creamy cheeses, smoky bacon, and tender macaroni noodles, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this easy-to-make casserole is guaranteed to impress. So grab your ingredients and fire up the oven, because it's time to indulge in the ultimate cheesy, smoky goodness!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FOUR CHEESE MACARONI CASSEROLE



Four Cheese Macaroni Casserole image

This casserole is quick and easy but full of flavor. Both children and adults love it!

Provided by MSDELENA

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

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked macaroni
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon basil
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups grated Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil over high heat. Add macaroni, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and pour hot pasta into a casserole dish.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, italian seasoning, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir into the hot pasta 1 cup of Cheddar, 1 cup of mozzarella, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Continue to stir until the cheeses have melted. Then stir in tomato and herb mixture. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Cheddar, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1/4 cup feta over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 887.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SMOKY FOUR CHEESE MACARONI BAKE



Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake image

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.

Provided by eshel

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

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

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, cubed
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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 656.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

4 CHEESE BAKED MACARONI



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I was looking for another type of macaroni and cheese dish and came across this one from Emeril Lagasse. I haven't made it yet but plan on trying it out on my crew at Thanksgiving. What's not to like about Cream and Cheese - the epitome of comfort food.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups half-and-half
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
8 1/2 ounces grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (about 2 cups)
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces grated cheddar cheese
4 ounces grated Fontina cheese
4 ounces grated gruyere cheese
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 teaspoon spice essence (Emeril Lagasse's Essence)

Steps:

  • In a heavy medium saucepan melt 4 tablespoons butter over low heat.
  • Add the flour and stir to combine.
  • Cook, stirring constantly for 3 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium and whisk in the half& half a little at a time.
  • Cook until thickened, about 4 or 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat, season with salt, pepper, hot sauce and 4 ounces of the grated parmesean cheese.
  • Stir until the cheese melts and is smooth.
  • Cover and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Fill a large pot with water, cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add salt to taste and add the macaroni, stirring.
  • Return to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes or until very al dente (slightly undercooked).
  • Drain in a colander and return the macaroni to the pot.
  • Add 2 tablespoons butter and the garlic and stir to combine.
  • Add the white sauce and stir until well mixed then set aside.
  • Using the remaining tablespoon of butter, grease a 3 quart casserole or baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine 4 ounces of the remaining parmesean cheese, cheddar, fontina and gruyere cheeses, tossing to combine.
  • Place 1/3 of the macaroni in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
  • Top with 1/3 of the mixed cheeses.
  • Top with another 1/3 of the macaroni and another 1/3 of the cheese mixture.
  • Repeat with the remaining macaroni and cheese mixture.
  • In a small bowl combine the bread crumbs, the remaining 1/2 ounce of grated parmesean cheese and the Essence.
  • Sprinkle this over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until the macaroni and cheese is bubbly and hot and the top is golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

SMOKY FOUR CHEESE MACARONI BAKE



Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake image

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.

Provided by eshel

Categories     Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

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, cubed
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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 656.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SMOKY FOUR CHEESE MACARONI BAKE



Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake image

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.

Provided by eshel

Categories     Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

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, cubed
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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 656.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GOURMET FOUR CHEESE MACARONI AND CHEESE



Gourmet Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese image

When a recipe is SO good that it haunts your memory for over 40 years, you know it had to be good! As a young bride, I made this macaroni and cheese dish from a requested recipe from Bon Appetit magazine. Sadly, if I saved the recipe, it was lost along the years of moving. After the Internet, I searched, in vain, for this recipe for years, until I discovered 3/4's of it in a women's magazine. With the help of many Zaar members that helped me find the missing cheese that was needed, I now have the long lost recipe and the ability to make it again and again for an entire new generation of friends and family! This is NOT meant to be an everyday mac & cheese. It's great comfort food when you want to celebrate something special: a good grade, a birthday, or an "I love you!" kinda day. Don't skimp on the cheeses; they will be slightly costly. But, the end result is Oh So Good ! You will not be disappointed in the complex flavours of this simple dish, with a twist.

Provided by The_Swedish_Chef

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb rotelle pasta (They look like wagon wheels)
3/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (I used an aged 5 year old variety)
1/2 lb gruyere cheese, shredded
1/2 cup asiago cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Fontina cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (I used 2%)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese Bread Crumbs)

Steps:

  • PLEASE NOTE: This is a BAKED macaroni and cheese, therefore, it will NOT turn out with a lot of extra cheesy sauce asis absorbed into the pasta while baking. If you require an extra saucy mac & cheese, just reduce the amount of pasta you place into the dish or make more sauce so it is creamier. Thanks so much for making this dish; I hope you enjoy it! :).
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 3 quart rectangular baking dish with non-stick spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling.
  • Toss all the shredded cheeses together in a large bowl, set aside.
  • Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth and slightly bubbly.
  • In a thin stream, whisk in the milk. Stir in the onion powder, salt, nutmeg, dried mustard and cayenne.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in 2 1/2 cups of the cheese mixture and stir until smooth. Cover to retain the heat.
  • Once water boils, add pasta. Cook until your desired doneness, then drain. In the pasta container, stir together the cooked pasta and cheese sauce.
  • Pour half of the mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with a generous cup of the reserved cheese. Spoon remaining cheese-covered pasta into the dish and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Add 1 cup of Japanese Panko Bread crumbs to the top of mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the Panko crumbs are lightly browned and the cheese is bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.

SMOKY FOUR CHEESE MACARONI BAKE



Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake image

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.

Provided by eshel

Categories     Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

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, cubed
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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.9 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 656.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful and complex macaroni and cheese. A good combination includes a sharp cheddar, a creamy mozzarella, a nutty Parmesan, and a tangy Asiago.
  • Be sure to cook the macaroni al-dente. This will prevent it from becoming mushy when baked.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different add-ins. Some popular options include bacon, ham, chicken, and vegetables.
  • Top the macaroni and cheese with a breadcrumb crust for a golden brown and crispy topping.
  • Serve the macaroni and cheese immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Smoky four-cheese macaroni bake is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich and creamy sauce, smoky flavor, and crispy topping, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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