🧀✨ 5 Cheese Crack and Cheese 😋
Creamy, cheesy, oven-baked magic loaded with five melty cheeses. Ultimate comfort in every bite.
If you love ultra-creamy, super-cheesy comfort food, this 5 Cheese Mac and Cheese is about to become your new obsession. It’s rich, velvety, and baked until golden and bubbly on top — with that irresistible cheese pull in every bite.
🛒 Ingredients
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1 pound elbow macaroni
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
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1 cup Colby cheese, shredded
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
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4 tablespoons butter
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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3 cups whole milk
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)
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2 tablespoons melted butter (for topping)
⏱️ Time
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Total Time: 40 minutes
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Servings: 6–8
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Boil macaroni in salted water until just al dente.
Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Cheese Sauce
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
Slowly whisk in milk and heavy cream. Cook until thickened (about 3–4 minutes).
Add cream cheese and stir until smooth.