Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 16, 2008

Some wise advice when making this recipe would be to make sure you have all your ingredients out and all your cheeses shredded before beginning,because you need to stir the flour mixture continuously. This recipe does not take long to prepare, and the sauce is very rich, with all the cheeses. Also, the liquid smoke is a necessary ingredient for the smokey flavor this recipe is intending to deliver. Although I feel this is a delightful tasting dish, I enjoy traditional mac & cheese a bit better. Sometimes a shot of liquid smoke to regular mac & cheese lends a great flavor. But I enjoyed the experience of trying the different cheeses in this recipe, such as the swiss, which I had never used in a mac & cheese recipe. All said and done, I would make this again for a change of pace. Thanks for sharing!

—Janine

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 21, 2008

I followed this recipe. It came out WAY to dry and I had to add ALOT more milk. The flavor was just OK.

—MrsSarkela

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Oct 20, 2008

This. Is. Awesome! I wanted to sneak some veggies in for my kids, so I cut the macaroni in half and did a 12 oz. package of cauliflower I blanched for a couple minutes. I also sauteed a couple large handfuls of matchstick carrots in with the onion and garlic. My kids aren't big on cream cheese in their macaroni, so I used 1/2 c. of sour cream, which was a nice touch, and I also added a little Frank's. Everything else I kept the same. Very, very good. You couldn't tell that there was cauliflower or carrots in it. My kids and husband inhaled it and asked for more. I will suggest that if you make this, you might want to half it unless you have a big family. This fills a large 9x13 baking dish! TIP: If you chop the cauliflower in small pieces, it unnoticable when you add it to macaroni dishes!

—Sarah Jo

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Mar 06, 2008

WOW, this was really good, I used provolone in place of the swiss, because I really dont like swiss. I bet gruyer would be nice, anywhoo, I did not use the liquid smoke, but i did use roasted garlic instead to give it a deeper flavor, omg, with the breadcrumbs and parm on top, to die for!thx

—wifeyluvs2cook

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Apr 18, 2008

This was a wonderful mac and cheese recipe! I followed it exactly, w/one exception...i did not use the liquid smoke simply bc I did not have any. It was still delicious...it reminded me of my mom's homemade recipe...i will definitely make again...also easy for a beginner cook, and great for picky eaters like my husband!

—haro07

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May 11, 2008

I try a lot of mac & cheese recipes and really enjoyed this one. I've never used cream cheese before, but it really gives the sauce a smooth creamy texture. To enhance the smokiness I added 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika and crumbled bacon. I would definitely make this again!

—Hobbs

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Jan 11, 2011

This Mac and Cheese is the BEST!!!!!!! I usually make changes to all my recipes but there was no need for this one! This is PERFECTION! Thanks for such an amazing recipe! Will be using this tasty dish for all occasions!

—Weinmuller

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Jul 01, 2008

This was SOOO good!!! I followed the recipe pretty much except that I didn't have Swiss, so I used a "fiesta" mix of shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, Asiago, etc.), and I didn't top it with breadcrumbs. I've never had mac and cheese with liquid smoke, but it was absolutely delicious, and I love the flavor it added. I'll definitely be making this again!

—athena1970

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Nutrition

Calories
638 kcal
32%

Carbohydrates
45.9 g
15%

Cholesterol
111 mg
37%

Fat
37.7 g
58%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
28.7 g
57%

Sodium
686 mg
27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Smoky Four Cheese Macaroni Bake

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 638
Calories from Fat: 339

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.7g 58 %
** Saturated Fat 23.1g 115 %
** Cholesterol 111mg 37 %
Sodium 686mg 27 %
** Potassium 313mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 45.9g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 28.7g 57 %
** Sugars 4.7g
** Vitamin A 23 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 80 %
Iron 27 %
** Thiamin 57 %
** Niacin 75 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 20 %
** Folate 73 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.