For more cheesy and delicious mac and cheese recipes, also try our chorizo mac and cheese with broccoli and our pumpkin mac and cheese casserole. It’s a no-bake recipe that uses the classic stovetop method and results in an extra creamy dish that’s anything but dried out. You don’t even need to turn on the oven! To make it, we start by making a classic béchamel sauce which is basically butter, flour, and milk. Then we stir in the cheese and dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper. Stir in some cooked macaroni, and voilà. Ooey gooey cheesy pasta! Enjoy it on its own or with a protein main or vegetable side. It’s a quick and easy meal for weeknights but it’s also elevated enough for special occasions (and it tastes great with a glass of wine).
Elbow macaroni – we used regular elbow macaroni pasta for this recipe, but you can easily use gluten-free pasta or a different short shape like penne or fusilli. Butter – a generous amount of butter adds richness and is the base of the béchamel sauce. Onion – just an everyday yellow onion sautéd in the butter before adding the flour. Flour – we use regular all-purpose flour which is traditional for béchamel sauce. But you can use a gluten-free flour blend, sweet rice flour (also called glutinous rice flour), or potato starch as gluten-free options. Sea salt Whole milk – we love the creaminess of whole milk nice in this recipe, but any milk will work. Cheese – for this four-cheese mix, we use sharp cheddar cheese, nutty gruyère, sweet and creamy fontina, and bold parmesan cheese. You definitely don’t need to use all four, and you can switch them up if there’s a different cheese you’d like to use. We do recommend using blocks of cheese instead of packaged pre-grated cheese because it melts better and tastes fresher. Dijon mustard – adds dimension and flavor. Black pepper – for serving, to taste.
It pairs perfectly with protein mains and easy vegetable sides like roasted broccoli, pan seared brussels sprouts, or a green salad. Protein mains that taste especially delicious with four cheese mac and cheese:
Hot Honey Chicken Lemon Pepper Chicken Honey Mustard Pork Chops
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