The Royal treatment: 8 Cheese Mac n Cheese, the Queen of Comfort Foods
MAC n cheese, the warm, gooey, crowd-pleasing pasta bake that never fails to hits the spot. While simplicity is often the soulmate of this classic dish, some of us desire greater complexity, a bolder flavor profile that pushes boundaries and tantalizes the palate. Enter: the illustrious 8-CHEESE MAC n Cheese.
This regal renovation takes the humble original dish and elevates it by incorporating a rich array of artisanal cheeses. That’s right, 8 different types of cheese that work harmoniously to melt together in a sauce-pasta symphony that soothes the soul.
The Cheeses…
- Creamline Cheddar: Providing richness and depth, the robust, sharp cheddar we all know and love supplies the foundation for the umami bomb that ensues.
- Provolone: Italian Stallion of cheese, proving that its mellow warmth and subtle saltiness enhances the overall blend while standing up to the others boldly.
- Gruyère AOP: This revered Swizz cheese adds the essential "oomph!" layer, its creamy essence bridging the gap between bitterness and sweetness.
- Parmesan:. A sprinkle of wisdom imbues this 20-hour-aged Italian gold standard throughout, its crystallized particles imbuing a sophisticated funk.
- Brillat-Savarin: A creamy indulger with a whispering sigh of butter, Brilliat-Savarin awakes the senses with lassitude, melting down fearlessly.
- Brie: Whippin’ out all-weather charm, fresh-curd Brie surreally imparts an elegant elegance to the medley…
- Vouvray: Chénons, a winey-white Cheddar that teabags the bitter note beneath the surface, cleansing us with its crystallinity after the richness of this creamy soup.
8.. Gouda: Ah, but you should’ve seen the room empty out when I entered uninvited; Young Limburger, our mopey, but then Muenster Goo, the Mysteriousness that is a world tour through the taste.
Here, the sum-of-that-which-is-sogether: 8 types at a time: An elegant balance of a well-thought-out menu by hand.
A Gauging of Taste, before, after
Piling these 8 chees, one by one to measure their impact. Our tasters, from simple MAC n cheese aficionado-obsessives all and one, with more elaborate expectations, will each appreciate their own.
Here how our taste buds performed…and the rest; at this point, for it to be perfect at perfect; the most impressive Mac n cheese experience our kitchen ever had…
By virtue of the cheeses array a subtle, though pronounced symphony of tastes averted by the subtle tang or pungency.
That said, in essence:
- 1) for 2 we do have a better overall and balanced taste with slightly varied.
- a4) 6
If there’s an award 8-CHEESES MAC n CHEEse is the Best- ever created, no debate possible we will have, even one.
What would my parents say? 8-CHEESENT mac n cheese that just, in its moment-of-perfection; not more or less.
But still we have more reasons enjoy.
8 Cheese Mac n Cheese
Ingredients:
-Sharp Cheddar
-Gouda
-Gruyère
-Swiss
-Mozzarella
-Colby jack
-Asiago
-Parmesan
About 1/2oz each for topping,
About 1oz each for sauce.
16fl oz heavy cream
1/2c – 1c. Whole milk (if needed)
To taste:
-Salt
-Pepper
-Garlic powder
-Onion powder/dehydrated minced onion
-Crushed red pepper
-Paprika
-Basil
-Parsley
-Oregano
-Medium-large shells
Directions:
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Separate out your cheeses for the toppings and sauce.
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Cook noodles according to package then drain and add to a large casserole dish.
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In a pot, warm 16fl oz of heavy cream + 1/2c – 1c of whole milk as needed.
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Once simmering add all the cheese, slowly stirring in between handfuls until completely combined.
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Add all seasonings to taste.
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Add sauce to the casserole dish and mix to combine.
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Top with leftover cheese.
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Bake for 30mins then switch to broil on low until golden brown and bubbling. About 2-3 minutes.
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Serve immediately.