Four-Cheese Macaroni

Health score
15%
Four-Cheese Macaroni
75 min.
8
808kcal

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Indulge in the creamy, cheesy delight of our Four-Cheese Macaroni, the perfect comfort food for any occasion! This mouthwatering dish combines four distinct cheeses—Asiago, white Cheddar, fontina, and Monterey Jack—creating a rich and satisfying flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. With its enchanting golden crust and a luscious, gooey interior, this macaroni is not just a side dish; it's a star on its own!

Ready in just 75 minutes, this recipe serves eight people, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings, potlucks, or casual lunch gatherings with friends. The combination of tender cavatappi pasta, crispy bacon, and crunchy pecans adds texture and richness, while the gentle kick of ground red pepper brings a subtle warmth to the dish.

As you prepare this decadent creation, your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas, enticing everyone to gather around the table. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or a delightful side, our Four-Cheese Macaroni is sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. So grab your whisk, get your baking pan ready, and let’s make some magic happen in the kitchen!

Ingredients

  • oz asiago cheese shredded
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs fresh soft
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 12 ounces pasta 
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded white
  • 0.5 cup bacon cooked chopped
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • oz fontina shredded
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • cups milk 
  • oz monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  3. Meanwhile, melt 1/2 cup butter in a Dutch oven over low heat; whisk in flour and ground red pepper until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 6 to 7 minutes or until milk mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Toss together Cheddar cheese and next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl; reserve 1 1/2 cups cheese mixture.
  6. Add remaining cheese mixture and hot cooked pasta to sauce, tossing to coat. Spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with reserved 1 1/2 cups cheese mixture.
  7. Toss together breadcrumbs and next 3 ingredients; sprinkle over cheese mixture.
  8. Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories808kcal
Protein16.82%
Fat53.92%
Carbs29.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.63
Glycemic Load
19.14
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
23.909999928397%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.73mg
Delphinidin
0.5mg
Catechin
0.49mg
Epigallocatechin
0.38mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:807.68kcal
40.38%
Fat:48.47g
74.57%
Saturated Fat:25.64g
160.23%
Carbohydrates:59.18g
19.73%
Net Carbohydrates:56.01g
20.37%
Sugar:7.6g
8.45%
Cholesterol:123.05mg
41.02%
Sodium:1029.06mg
44.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.02g
68.03%
Selenium:55.72µg
79.59%
Calcium:721.65mg
72.16%
Phosphorus:605.71mg
60.57%
Manganese:0.95mg
47.64%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
32.98%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
30.09%
Zinc:4.22mg
28.12%
Vitamin A:1281.87IU
25.64%
Vitamin B12:1.5µg
24.97%
Magnesium:74.62mg
18.66%
Vitamin B3:3.55mg
17.75%
Copper:0.3mg
14.92%
Folate:56.13µg
14.03%
Iron:2.44mg
13.57%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.76%
Fiber:3.17g
12.68%
Potassium:405.49mg
11.59%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
11%
Vitamin D:1.45µg
9.64%
Vitamin E:1mg
6.7%
Vitamin K:4.9µg
4.66%
Source:My Recipes