5-Cheese Crack and Cheese

• 1 pound elbow macaroni 🍝
• 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded 🧀
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded 🧀
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese , shredded 🧀
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese , grated 🧀
• ½ cup cream cheese , softened 🧈
• 4 cups whole milk 🥛
• ¼ cup unsalted butter 🧈
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour 🥣
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🌿
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 🌿
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 🌶️ (optional, for depth )
• Salt and black pepper , to taste 🧂⚫

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce

 

• 1 pound elbow macaroni 🍝
• 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded 🧀
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded 🧀
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese , shredded 🧀
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese , grated 🧀
• ½ cup cream cheese , softened 🧈
• 4 cups whole milk 🥛
• ¼ cup unsalted butter 🧈
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour 🥣
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder 🌿
• 1 teaspoon onion powder 🌿
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 🌶️ (optional, for depth )
• Salt and black pepper , to taste 🧂⚫

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Cheese Sauce