Darius Cooks’ 6 Cheese Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup crumbled Boursin cheese
- 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the elbow macaroni in boiling salted water until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the all-purpose flour and whisk until well combined. Cook for a couple of minutes until it turns slightly golden brown.
- Pour in the whole milk and heavy cream, and continue stirring until it thickens and bubbles.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Remove the pot from heat and add all of the shredded cheeses, except blue cheese and Boursin cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and fully combined with the sauce.
- Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the pot with the cheese sauce. Stir until the macaroni is fully coated with the sauce.
- Transfer the mac and cheese mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese and Boursin cheese on top of the mac and cheese mixture. Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoying a Classic Dish with a Twist
There’s nothing quite like a big bowl of mac and cheese on a cold evening. It’s a classic dish that brings back memories of childhood dinners and comfort food. But if you’re looking to put a new spin on this classic dish, Darius Cooks’ 6 Cheese Mac & Cheese recipe is a must-try.
This recipe takes everything that’s great about mac and cheese and kicks it up a notch. Instead of the usual two or three cheeses, Darius Cooks adds six different types of cheese to his recipe. The combination of cheddar, Gouda, Monterey Jack, mozzarella, blue cheese, and Boursin creates a rich and complex flavor that will keep you coming back for more.
But flavor isn’t the only thing that sets this recipe apart. The creamy cheese sauce is made from scratch, and the addition of garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper gives it a subtle kick. It’s a recipe that takes a little bit of effort, but the end result is more than worth it.
So the next time you’re in the mood for some mac and cheese, give Darius Cooks’ 6 Cheese Mac & Cheese recipe a try. It’s sure to become a new favorite in your household.