Four-Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese is the perfect dish to share at your next holiday party. Filled with four different types of cheese and topped with a crispy topping, it’s sure to be a family favorite. We’ve even included this in our Thanksgiving recipes because it’s a dish everyone would love!
The holiday season is upon us! Whether it’s a work potluck, a celebration with friends, or a Thanksgiving event, this Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese made with KRAFT Expertly Paired Cheese is an elegant twist on a crowd-pleasing favorite. KRAFT Expertly Paired for Mac
Ingredients needed for four-cheese baked mac & cheese
To make this rich & savory four-cheese baked macaroni recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 6 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 3
cups milk - 1/4 cup ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) KRAFT Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Expertly Paired for Mac ‘n Cheese & Casseroles (3 cups)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 VELVEETA® Mini Blocks (4 oz.), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
How do you make baked macaroni and cheese?
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt and reducing the cooking time by 2 min. Rinse macaroni under cold water; drain. Combine shredded cheeses; reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- Melt 5 Tbsp. butter in Dutch oven on low heat. Add flour; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until hot and bubbly, stirring constantly. (Do not cook until browned.)
- Whisk milk gradually into butter mixture; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until sauce comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Add remaining shredded cheese mixture to the sauce along with the VELVEETA, blue cheese, mustard and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan; cook 3 to 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring constantly. Add macaroni; mix well. Spoon into 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Melt remaining butter; mix with bread crumbs, reserved shredded cheese mixture and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
- Bake 25 to 30 min. or until top is golden brown, and macaroni and cheese is hot and bubbly around edges.
If you’re like me, you get tired of taking the same old dishes to your holiday parties. I’m always looking for something new and exciting, yet simple and delicious. With this dish, I felt like I was creating something elegant that would wow the guests. KRAFT Expertly Paired for Mac ‘n Cheese & Casseroles, Mozzarella & Cheddar creates such a rich and creamy texture throughout the entire dish, and then it’s finished off with a savory crunch on top, creating a dish your guests won’t forget.
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Recipe FAQs
What goes good with baked macaroni and cheese?
This baked macaroni and cheese is a rich dish, so pairing it with a vegetable, like honey caramelized brussel sprouts, and lighter meat, like grilled Greek spatchcocked chicken recipe, would be a good match.
What is the best cheese for mac and cheese?
For a baked mac and cheese recipe, you can use a larger variety of cheese and cheese blends. That’s what I love about this recipe, it has a delicious variety of cheese blends.
Do you rinse macaroni for macaroni and cheese?
Yes, in this recipe you will want to rinse the macaroni after cooking. It will help remove any excess starch.
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Four-Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese Recipe
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Four-Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
The perfect dish to share at your next holiday party! KRAFT Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese is an elegant twist on a crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 6 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 3 cups milk
- 1/4 cup ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese
- 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 1–1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) KRAFT Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Expertly Paired for Mac ‘n Cheese & Casseroles (3 cups)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 VELVEETA® Mini Blocks (4 oz.), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 F.
- Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt and reducing the cooking time by 2 min. Rinse macaroni under cold water; drain. Combine shredded cheeses; reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- Melt 5 Tbsp. butter in Dutch oven on low heat. Add flour; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until hot and bubbly, stirring constantly. (Do not cook until browned.)
- Whisk milk gradually into butter mixture; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until sauce comes to boil and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Add remaining shredded cheese mixture to the sauce along with the VELVEETA, blue cheese, mustard and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan; cook 3 to 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring constantly. Add macaroni; mix well. Spoon into 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
- Melt remaining butter; mix with bread crumbs, reserved shredded cheese mixture and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
- Bake 25 to 30 min. or until top is golden brown, and macaroni and cheese is hot and bubbly around edges.
Notes
- Nutritional Disclaimer
- This recipe was originally from a sponsored partnership with KRAFT. You can find the original KRAFT Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese recipe here.
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked macaroni and cheese, dinner, casserole, Kraft
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
Sounds like a great tasting homemade dinner that the whole family would enjoy. Finally something that I make from scratch that my kiddos would actually eat 😉
I need this comfort dish in my life today! I have all the ingredients and will be making this for dinner. I will come back and let you know how much we loved it.
Nothing beats homecooked meal and this baked elbow macaroni cheese is perfect for the current weather. Warm and delicious!
You can’t go wrong with homemade mac and cheese. I love your addition of blue cheese too – it’s fun to play with the flavors.
Can there be anything better comforting that a bowl of mac and cheese! Like with everything else, home made mac and cheese is the best and it looks so delicious!
You can’t go wrong with a good mac’n’cheese to warm you up on a freezing cold day! Your version sounds and look delicious.
Homemade mac and cheese has got to be the best comfort food ever!! And baking the mac and cheese makes it crunchy on the edges. Oh, my heavens I’m getting hungry just talking about it.
Oooh my yum!!! This looks AMAZING! It’s been ages since I’ve had mac n cheese and now I’m craving it 😀 Lovely pictures too! ^_^
My boys LOVE mac & cheese. And I love that you used blue cheese here. It’s my favorite. This must taste super delicious. I’m saving this to try with my family. Can’t wait.
Can never go wrong with mac and cheese if you ask me! Totally craving this right now…I see some in my future 😉 YUM!
This sounds so good! I love a good macaroni and cheese – never had it with blue cheese before, which I love – I’m going to be trying this recipe for sure 🙂
Home baked mac n cheese is one of my all time favorites! Kraft cannot compare once you’re had this. I love your addition of blue cheese. Such an interesting layer of flavor. Thank you for sharing.
Mmmm. Your baked macaroni and cheese looks outstanding. It looks perfectly cheesy without going overboard!! What a delicious recipe! Pinning for later.