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Four-Cheese Macaroni Recipe

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I adapted this recipe from one a friend gave to me. It has a distinctive blue cheese taste and is very filling. I like to serve it with chicken.

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Four-Cheese Macaroni Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

5 15 20

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups 2% milk
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to low; add cheeses and stir until melted. Drain macaroni; add to cheese sauce and stir until well coated. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 368 calories, 18 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 458 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Originally published as Four-Cheese Macaroni in Country April/May 1998, p51

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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