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Ultimate Macaroni & Cheese

This Ultimate Mac and Cheese has a variety of cheeses from all around the world. A family favorite that is sure to impress. A taste similar to a cheese fondue.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 People

Equipment

  • 1 Large stockpot/soup pot
  • 1 Large casserole baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box elbow macaroni
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter

Cheese Sauce

  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • 3/4 cup Sauvignon Blanc
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups half-n-half
  • 12 oz Velveeta cheese USA
  • 7 oz Kerrygold Aged Dubliner White Cheddar Cheese Ireland
  • 4 oz Cotswold Cheddar Cheese England
  • 3 oz Raclette Cheese Switzerland, France
  • 2.5 oz Gruyere Switzerland
  • 2 oz Asiago (grated) Italy
  • 2 oz Parmesan Cheese (grated) Italy
  • 2 oz Pecorino Romano Cheese (grated) Italy
  • 1 oz Kasseri Cheese Greece
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Topping

  • 2 Tbsp Butter melted
  • 3/4 cups Italian breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Boil the elbow macaroni according to the directions on the box in salted water with 1 Tbsp olive oil. The macaroni should be tender, but not falling apart. Drain them. Place them in a large bowl with 1 Tbsp butter so they don't stick to themselves. Set aside.
  • Cut all the cheese into small 1 inch pieces. In a very large stock pot or soup pot, melt the 4 Tbsp butter. Add the Sauvignon Blanc wine, heavy whipping cream, and half-n-half. Continue to mix thoroughly.
  • Add all the cubed cheese and let melt, stirring frequently. Watch your temperature. Do not let the cheese start to burn. If it does start to brown on the bottom of the pot, just don't scrape it off and mix it in. It will ruin the meal and give the Mac and Cheese a burnt flavor. Stir above that section.
  • Season with freshly ground black pepper. Add the cooked macaroni to the pot and mix thoroughly, being careful not to break them. Again, being careful not to mix in anything stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  • Transfer to a large casserole baking dish that has been sprayed with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a small skillet, melt the butter and stir in the Italian breadcrumbs until mixed. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumbs on top of the Mac and Cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Topping:  I use Progresso Italian Breadcrumbs
Note:  No salt is needed as the wine and cheeses will provide enough salt