5 Cheese, 15 Minute, Stove-top Mac & Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is one of my all time favorite comfort foods. This 15 minute *5 cheese* recipe will make even the busiest families come ‘Back Around The Table.’ I guarantee you, this recipe will have you all doing the ‘happy dance’!
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We served this divine 5 Cheese, 15 Minute, Stove-top Mac & Cheese with our favorite Honey Pecan Glazed Fried Chicken Breast and Southern Style Peas and dare I say it was the best meal we have had in months!
The secret to this amazingly rich and creamy macaroni and cheese is the sour cream! I have been using sour cream in my mashed potatoes for years! Never had I thought to add sour cream to mac and cheese! It’s genius!
5 Cheese, 15 Minute, Stove-top Mac & Cheese
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups heavy cream, warmed
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda
½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyère
¼ cup (1 ounce) shredded Asiago
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded yellow extra-sharp Cheddar
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded white sharp Cheddar
1 pound gemelli or other pasta twists, cooked
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
Directions
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the flour and mustard and stir with a wooden spoon or whisk until a thick paste forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the cream and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the sauce becomes thick. Add the Gouda, Gruyère, Asiago, yellow Cheddar, and white Cheddar, stirring the cheeses until melted and the sauce is smooth. Add the cooked pasta and stir well to combine. Stir in the sour cream, salt, and white pepper and cook until the ingredients are combined and hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
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