Four-Cheese Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 10

Creamy, dreamy, and loaded with cheesy goodness, this Four-Cheese Stovetop Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food made with cream cheese, white cheddar, mozzarella, and sharp cheddar. Big enough to serve a hungry crowd or perfect for a cozy family dinner when halved, it is the ultimate comfort food everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

Step 1

Cook elbow macaroni as directed on package, cooking until al dente, about 9-10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a 14-inch cast iron skillet (or large skillet) over medium heat. Melt 6 Tablespoons of butter and whisk in the flour until a smooth, thin paste forms.

Step 3

Pour into the flour roux mixture, pour in the 2 cups half and half and 4 cups milk and bring up to a boil while whisking.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.

Step 5

Stir in shredded white cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese until combined.

Step 6

Stir in 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 2 tsp granulated garlic, ½ tsp mustard powder, and ½ tsp smoked paprika.

Step 7

Remove skillet from heat and stir in cooked macaroni noodles.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serve hot.

Cook's Notes

This recipe can be served as a main dish or a side dish. It makes enough to serve 10 people, perfect for parties, or can easily be halved to create a family-sized meal.