Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese
Description
Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and Parmesan all work together in this version of the classic comfort dish.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
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6 tablespoons butter
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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5 1/2 cups milk, divided
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2 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
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1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
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1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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olive oil
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
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.
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.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting.