the ultimate 5 cheese baked mac and cheese

How To Make the ultimate 5 cheese baked mac and cheese

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  Step 1
  Note: you may divide recipe ingredients in half to make a smaller pan.
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  Step 2
  Preheat oven to 350°.
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  Step 3
  Salt water for macaroni. Bring water to a boil. Cook per instructions on box and drain.
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  Step 4
  After draining macaroni. Pour back into large kettle. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Stiruntil melted and macaroni is coated evenly. Set aside.
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  Step 5
  Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in large Dutch oven. Add in the flour. Over medium low heat Stir frequently until thickened .
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  Step 6
  Add in the milk and cottage cheese. Followed by salt, pepper, and mustard. Raise temperature of stove to medium high heat. Stir constantly until well combined and hot.
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  Step 7
  Mix the painko bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of melted butter and set aside
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  Step 8
  Add the cheddar, American, Swiss, and mozzarella cheese to the hot milk mixture. Stir over heat until the cheese is melted in well.
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  Step 9
  Add in the macaroni and stir well to combine.
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  Step 10
  Pour into large buttered 9 x 13” pan or casserole. You may also foil line and butter it before adding macaroni.
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  Step 11
  Sprinkle with Panko breadcrumbs. Bake in oven until top of panko crumbs are golden brown. Approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in fridge .
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