Five Cheese Luxury Macaroni

Submitted by Jenine W.

"the richest, most delicious macaroni and cheese you will ever taste. plus, the crunchy top doesn't hurt ;). talk about comfort food."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups breadcrumbs
• 7 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 12 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄2 cup fontina, grated
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

1. Start boiling macaroni pasta until al dente.
2. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. In a bowl combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese and melted butter. Set aside.
3. Melt remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat, toss in onions and garlic to caramelize.
4. Whisk in flour until slightly browned.
5. Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese. Bring to a slight boil, careful not to scald. Once boiling, reduce heat to simmer and whisk in Dijon mustard, chili powder, salt and pepper.
6. Add cheeses and melt. Combine with al dente elbow macaroni. Pour into a pre-greased 9x13-baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top and a few small pats of butter. Bake for 25-30 minutes until brown on top and bubbling.