Dutch Oven Mac & Cheese

Elevate your comfort food game with Food Club’s indulgent Dutch Oven Mac & Cheese. This cheesy masterpiece, baked to golden perfection in a Dutch oven, features a creamy, velvety sauce, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich blend of premium cheeses. A must-try for cheese lovers and comfort food enthusiasts alike.

Serves 8
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 47 min
Total time: 57 min

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) package large elbow macaroni pasta
• 4 tbsp butter
• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup half and half
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, plus more for topping
• 1 cup cheddar jack, shredded
• 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 cup finely shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, plus more for topping
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup crushed original snack crackers

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring salted water to a boil in Dutch oven. Cook pasta according to package instructions, about 9-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in Dutch oven medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until golden-brown, about 1-2 minutes. Drizzle in milk and half and half while whisking vigorously until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
3. Add cheddar, cheddar jack, swiss, mozzarella, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and stir until cheese is completely melted and sauce is smooth.
4. Return pasta to pot and toss well to coat. Sprinkle with additional sharp cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbling.
5. Sprinkle evenly with crushed snack crackers. Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes or until topping is golden-brown and crispy. Serve an enjoy.

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