4 Cheese Baked Macaroni Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp butter
4 tbsp flour
2 cups half-and-half
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp hot sauce
8 1/2 oz grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (about 2 cups)
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/2 tsp minced garlic
4 oz grated cheddar cheese
4 oz grated fontina cheese
4 oz grated gruyere cheese
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/2 tsp spice essence (emeril lagasse's essence)

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	789.48 Kcal (3305 kJ)
Calories from fat	404.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.94g	69%
Cholesterol	129.63mg	43%
Sodium	882.32mg	37%
Potassium	338.11mg	7%
Total Carbs	68.61g	23%
Sugars	3.04g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.09g	12%
Protein	29.54g	59%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	3mg	16%
Calcium	582.8mg	58%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	270.05 Kcal (1131 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.37g	69%
Cholesterol	44.34mg	43%
Sodium	301.81mg	37%
Potassium	115.65mg	7%
Total Carbs	23.47g	23%
Sugars	1.04g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	12%
Protein	10.1g	59%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	1mg	16%
Calcium	199.3mg	58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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