Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese

Name: Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked; 5 tbsp (75 mL) butter, divided; 4 tbsp (60 mL) All-Purpose Flour; 1 ½ tsp (6 mL) Bell Pepper Herb Rub, divided; 2 ½ cups (600 mL) milk; 2 oz (60 g) Parmesan cheese, shredded; 4 oz (125 g) cream cheese, cubed; 4 oz (125 g) gouda, grated; 4 oz (125 g) cheddar cheese, grated; ½ cup (125 mL) crackers, crushed

Prep 10 min

Cook 30 min

Ready in 40 min

The blend of four cheeses is what gives this crowd-pleaser a special flavor.

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked
5 tbsp (75 mL) butter, divided
4 tbsp (60 mL) All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ tsp (6 mL) Bell Pepper Herb Rub, divided
2 ½ cups (600 mL) milk
2 oz (60 g) Parmesan cheese, shredded
4 oz (125 g) cream cheese, cubed
4 oz (125 g) gouda, grated
4 oz (125 g) cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup (125 mL) crackers, crushed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain.
Melt 4 tbsp (60 mL) of the butter in a saucepan. Sprinkle with the flour and 1 tsp (5 mL) of the seasoning; whisk until combined. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a boil, then cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and add the cheeses, stirring until melted.
Remove from heat. Combine the pasta and sauce in a greased 8" (20-cm) Brilliance Nonstick Square Pan.
Microwave the remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) of butter in a small bowl until melted, 30 seconds. Mix in the cracker crumbs and remaining seasoning. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the pasta. Bake, uncovered for 20-25 mins or until golden brown and bubbly.