Finlandia’s 3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
Our smooth, nutty Finlandia Swiss Cheese makes a rare appearance in our signature version of this homestyle classic. Muenster and American cheeses hold supporting roles to create a creamy mac and cheese that is sure to please kids, and it also satisfies even the most discerning adult palate. Crispy fried onions add a salty crunch that really satisfies.
8 persons
45 min
Ingredients
- 1 Box Cavatappi or other pasta
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¼ cup
Unsalted Imported Butter BarThis creamy, delicious butter is perfect for cooking and baking. The fresh milk is carefully…
- ½ cup Minced Red Onionc
- 5 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- 1½ cups Whole Milk
- 1¼ cups Hot Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- 1 tsp Fine Salt
- ½ tsp Finely Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- ¼ tsp Ground Nutmegc
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14
Swiss Imported SlicesFinlandia Swiss cheese is a rich, matured cheese with a distinct nutty flavor. Finlandia’s cheesemakers…
- 9 American Cheese
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9
Muenster Imported SlicesFinlandia’s Imported Muenster Cheese is deliciously creamy and buttery and melts beautifully!
- 2 tbsp Minced, Fresh Parsley
- 1 cup Crushed Crispy Fried Onions
- 0 Cayenne Pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- Cook and drain pasta according to package directions. Spray a 9″x13” baking dish with cooking oil; set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat butter in 4 quart sauce pot over medium heat just until melted. Add the minced onion. Stirring often with a wooden spoon, slowly cook onions until they are soft and starting to caramelize, and the butter is starting to brown, about 3-5 minutes. Immediately sprinkle in flour.
- Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until flour mix is lightly browned and smells like baked piecrust, about 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat and slowly whisk in stock then milk, a little at a time, stirring well to remove lumps between each addition. Whisk in salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. Increase heat, and simmer until flour is cooked and the sauce is velvety, about 5-8 minutes; stir and scrape sides and bottom of pot constantly. Reduce heat, and add cheeses about ½ cup at a time, stirring constantly, and waiting until each batch is fully melted before adding the next. Remove from heat and add parsley.
- Stir into warm, cooked pasta, and pour into prepared baking dish. Top with crushed crispy fried onions. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly and starting to brown. Serves 8-10 as main course.
To save time, the mac and cheese can be made the day before. Just refrigerate in the baking dish without the toppings. When ready to serve, heat in the microwave until hot throughout. Top with crushed crispy fried onions, then bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes, or until bubbly and starting to brown.
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