5 Cheese Krack n Cheese Recipe

Sure, here’s a delicious recipe for 5 Cheese Krack n Cheese:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound (16 oz) of elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 2 cups of whole milk
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup of shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1/2 cup of shredded fontina cheese
• 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture turns golden brown and starts to smell nutty.
4. Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
6. Gradually add the shredded cheddar, mozzarella, Gruyere, fontina, and Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth.
7. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce, stirring until well combined and the macaroni is evenly coated.
8. Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
9. In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with a tablespoon of melted butter until well coated. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
11. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy your decadent 5 Cheese Krack n Cheese!