Four-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Chiara Manni
Mom of one human and one furry baby. Career in tech in the California Bay Area, but born and raised in Italy. Foodie at heart.
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Updated: 8/24/2020

America's favorite pasta dish with four cheeses.

55 min Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min
Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (13)

  • 3 cup uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounce cream cheese
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 12 saltine crackers, crumbled

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain.
  2. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch or 8-cup casserole dish.
  3. Combine egg, garlic and milk and mix well. Place pasta in a large casserole dish. Add milk mixture and remaining ingredients, except butter and crackers. Mix well with a spoon. Combine butter and crackers. Sprinkle over pasta. Bake 30 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

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