Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
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Shannon's Smoky Macaroni and Cheese

By: S.Michael 
"This recipe is the best Mac & Cheese you'll ever have. It is literally one of 3 meals everyone in my family will eat. The smoked gouda gives this dish its smoky rich flavor. It's a gourmet grown-up version of the kiddie classic. Take any leftovers and cut into bite-sized squares, bread, and deep fry for a yummy snack."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (49)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 1/2 cups milk, divided
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • olive oil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir the macaroni into the water and return to a boil. Cook and occasionally stir until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  3. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continually for 1 to 2 minutes to make a roux. Whisk 2 cups of the milk into the roux until smooth and then add the remaining milk. Raise the heat to medium-high and continue cooking and stirring until thickened, but not boiling. Stir the Gouda, Cheddar, Swiss, and 1 cup Parmesan cheese into the mixture; once the cheeses have melted completely, fold the drained macaroni into the mixture to coat. Pour the macaroni mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. Stir 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, the bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over the macaroni. Drizzle the olive oil over the bread crumbs.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 631 | Total Fat: 34.8g | Cholesterol: 107mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2010 by S.Michael   view full review
CHEF'S NOTE: The measurements for the bread crumbs and cayenne are incorrect! It should...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2010 by chefK   view full review
My husband thinks he's died and gone to Heaven when I fix this! It goes great with just about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by Sarah Jo   view full review
Absolutely wonderful. I only made one change and that's using all fat free evaporated milk....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2010 by Chef_Colee   view full review
I have tried this out at several dinner parties and first on my boyfriend. Everyone has raved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Anna   view full review
Great recipe! the cayenne pepper does add quite a kick, so i'll probably cut it down to 1/2 a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2009 by spicejenn   view full review
I've tried a few different recipes on this site and I have to say this is the best one yet....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2010 by pete4vol   view full review
Absolutely delicious Mac and Cheese. The smoked gouda is important. I think next time I might...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2011 by Sharyn   view full review
Delicious - served it with fried chicken and fresh steamed spinach. I put the cayenne in with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by Tess   view full review
This was really good!! It was my first time to make homemade mac and cheese, and I thought it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by Krwn108   view full review
This is amazing! Between the smoked gouda and the panko breadcrumbs with paprika... Woah. The...

 

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