5 Cheese Stovetop Mac 'n' Cheese
 
 
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 2 cups heavy cream, warmed
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded smoked Gouda
  • ½ cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyère
  • ¼ cup (1 ounce) shredded Asiago
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded yellow extra-sharp Cheddar
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded white sharp Cheddar
  • 1 pound gemelli or other pasta twists, cooked
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the flour and mustard and stir with a wooden spoon or whisk until a thick paste forms, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in the cream and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring until the sauce becomes thick. Add the Gouda, Gruyère, Asiago, yellow Cheddar, and white Cheddar, stirring the cheeses until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  3. Add the cooked pasta and stir well to combine. Stir in the sour cream, salt, and white pepper and cook until the ingredients are combined and hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Crumbs and Chaos at http://www.crumbsandchaos.dreamhosters.com/2014/12/5-cheese-stovetop-mac-n-cheese/