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Creamy Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese (with Smoked Gouda!)

If you're looking for the ultimate comfort dish, this Creamy Four Cheese Macaroni and Cheese is just for you! It is mixed with smoked Gouda, sharp cheddar, Gruyère, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Author: Lindsey Baruch

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta or any preferred short-cut pasta
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 8 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces smoked gouda cheese shredded
  • 4 ounces gruyere cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, salt your water, add in your pasta and cook 1 to 2 minutes under al dente according to the package instructions.
  • In the meantime, make your cheese sauce. In a large dutch oven over medium-low heat, melt your butter. Once compeltely melted, add in your flour, whisking to combine until completely mixed with the butter.
  • Season with salt, pepper and mustard powder.
  • Slowly whisk in the milk, cooking until thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Bring the heat to medium-low to low, and add in your assorted cheeses, adding in batches and mixing through to create that cheesy sauce. Stir until completely melted.
  • Add in your cooked pasta, folding to coat. Serve immediatly.

Notes

  • Cheese Substitutions: You can swap Gruyère for fontina or Swiss cheese. You can use white cheddar instead of yellow cheddar.
  • Gluten-Free: To make this gluten-free, use gluten-free flour instead and gluten-free pasta.
  • Prep: You can prepare this ahead of time and reheat either in the oven, microwave, or on the stovetop when ready to serve.
  • Storing: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 660kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 904IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 642mg | Iron: 2mg