Ultimate 20-Cheese Explosion Mac and Cheese
Dive into a mind-blowing cheesy adventure with Rick’s Insane 20-Cheese Mac and Cheese. Indulge in a medley of 20 different cheeses, resulting in a remarkably rich, creamy, and flavorful mac and cheese experience that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
ingredients
- 1 lb macaroni
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 cup grated fontina cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ½ cup grated Asiago cheese
- ½ cup grated provolone cheese
- ½ cup grated Swiss cheese
- ½ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup grated Colby cheese
- ½ cup grated pepper jack cheese
- ½ cup grated Havarti cheese
- ½ cup grated Muenster cheese
- ½ cup grated Gouda cheese
- ½ cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- 2.
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
- 4.
Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth. Cook for 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
- 5.
Reduce the heat to low and add all the grated cheeses, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until the cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
- 6.
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix until well combined.
- 7.
Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- 8.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- 9.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- 10.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- 11.
Enjoy the cheesy delight of Rick’s Insane 20-Cheese Mac and Cheese!