Spicy & Soulful Five Cheese & Mac

Submitted by mshivers60

"This recipe is inspired by the Sunday evening meals depicted in the movie titled "Soul Food". Mac & Cheese is Comfort Food at its best and this rich and creamy version is no exception!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 6 ramekins
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can nonstick cooking spray
• 12 ounces dry elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄3 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
• 4 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
• 2 tablespoons grated aged parmesan cheese
• 6 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

directions

1. 1. Spray six 8-10 oz. ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray. (May alternately spray a 13x9-inch baking dish.)
2. 2. Cook the macaroni in a large pot according to package directions. Drain well in a colander.
3. 3. Melt butter in same large pot over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Stir in remaining ingredients except Panko. Cook over low heat just until cheeses are melted, stirring often. Stir in drained macaroni. Divide into ramekins. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of Panko. Spray Panko with cooking spray.
4. 4. Heat oven to broil at 450 degrees. Place ramekins 4-5 inches from heat source for 3-5 minutes or until Panko is browned. Remove from oven. Garnish if desired. Serves 6.