Fontina-Gruyere-White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Submitted by Chef #402053

"Adapted from a food and wine article."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 5 cups skim milk
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 lb shredded white cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces gruyere
• 6 ounces fontina

directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until barely al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain; return to the pot.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and bring to a simmer.
3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in another large saucepan. Add the flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes; remove from the heat.
4. Gradually whisk the simmering milk into the flour and butter mixture until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook over low heat, whisking, until thick and bubbling, about 7 minutes. Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add the cheeses and cook over low heat, stirring, just until melted. Fold in the macaroni until coated with sauce. Spread the macaroni in a 3-quart baking dish.
5. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden and bubbling.

Reviews

[Cateyesfla]

Made a double batch for Thanksgiving there was non left.It was sooooo good.Everyone asked for the recipe.Would diffently make it again

 

[bill mayes]

a good m and c but not great. It was easy to make and pretty tasty but it did not knock my socks off. To be fair I used yellow vermont cheddar instead of white cheddar. So this could have made of difference.

 

[foodie1]

This recipe is delicious and indulgent. The cheese combo is perfect - and the mustard gives the sauce a little kick. I added a bread crumb topping as well (bread crumbs and butter).

 

[Sam Saguaro]

We mae this as a side dish for company. It was wonderful. I found it a little thick on the final mix (before we baked it) so I added a little more milk. We did use whole milk and a little half and half, that could account for it being a little thick. The taste is really rich and creamy. Everybody really enjoyed it!

 

[Britgal]

I decided to try this recipe instead of my usual one. The Gruyere which is one of my favorite cheeses was a winner in this recipe. I gives it a zing. Because I was cooking for company I decided not to use the skim milk but used whole milk mixed with half and half. More calories but everyone raved about this dish. Thanks for sharing.