5 Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp flour
2 cups hot milk
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated colby cheese
1/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated monterey jack pepper cheese
1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed small
2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
1 cup breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup grated cheese

Directions:

Grease a 2 quart casserole dish, and preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Cook macaroni to desired tenderness and drain, set aside.
Combine melted butter and breadcrumbs (if using), set aside.
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly for 2 to 3 minutes,.
Add hot milk slowly, whisking constantly, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until thickened.
Add the grated cheeses to the sauce in small batches, whisking until each one is melted completely.
Remove from heat, add salt and pepper, and taste to see if it needs more seasoning.
Combine noodles and cheese sauce and mix well, then mix in cubed cheese.
Pour into casserole and top with breadcrumbs or cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes or until well browned.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	701.74 Kcal (2938 kJ)
Calories from fat	261.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.06g	45%
Cholesterol	80.52mg	27%
Sodium	1019mg	42%
Potassium	398.78mg	8%
Total Carbs	78.98g	26%
Sugars	12.1g	48%
Dietary Fiber	4.34g	17%
Protein	30.36g	61%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	609.4mg	61%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	250.68 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.38g	45%
Cholesterol	28.76mg	27%
Sodium	364.01mg	42%
Potassium	142.45mg	8%
Total Carbs	28.21g	26%
Sugars	4.32g	48%
Dietary Fiber	1.55g	17%
Protein	10.84g	61%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	7%
Iron	1.2mg	18%
Calcium	217.7mg	61%

* 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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