4 Cheese Mac and Cheese

4.75 from 4 votes

This creamy and delicious mac and cheese recipe is made on the stovetop and packed with flavor from 4 different types of cheese. It makes a delicious main dish or side dish recipe.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword 4 Cheese Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 532kcal

Author Shelby Law Ruttan

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups dried elbow macaroni , cooked according to package instructions
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups milk

Instructions

In a large pot, cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Using the same pan, melt the butter over medium high heat until bubbly. Whisk flour, salt, and pepper into the melted butter. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the softened cream cheese to the butter mixture and whisk until melted.
Gradually add the milk to the flour/cheese mixture, whisking constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until white sauce has thickened.
Stir in the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese until cheeses have melted.
Add the elbow macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat well. Let sit, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Stir before serving. Serve garnished with fresh minced parsley (if using).

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