“Gun Barrel” Spicy Cowboy Mac and Cheese Recipe

Name: Flavor Filled Four Cheese "Gun Barrel" Mac and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ziti or penne pasta; 2 cups cream; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne; 1 oz blue cheese (crumbled); 2 oz Gruyere (shredded); 2 oz white Irish cheddar (such as Dubliner, shredded); 2 teaspoons grainy mustard such as Grey Poupon; ½ cup grated Parmesan; 1 cup crumbled garlic-parmesan croutons

This cowboy inspired spicy macaroni and cheese recipe from The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook is famous for its cylindrical shape and ability to pack a real wallop – Made with four types of cheese for a flavor explosion that will knock you off your feet.

Gun Barrel macaroni and cheese recipe with an explosion of flavor from The Unofficial Yellowstone Cookbook by Jackie Alpers

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Flavor Filled Four Cheese "Gun Barrel" Mac and Cheese Recipe

Macaroni and cheese made with penne pasta, four types of cheese, and hot chile powder for a flavor explosion that will knock you off your feet.

Ingredients

1 pound ziti or penne pasta
2 cups cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
1 oz blue cheese crumbled
2 oz Gruyere shredded
2 oz white Irish cheddar such as Dubliner, shredded
2 teaspoons grainy mustard such as Grey Poupon
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 cup crumbled garlic-parmesan croutons

Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted water until it’s al dente. Drain but do not rinse and set aside.
Heat the cream over medium low until it just starts to simmer. Stir in the butter, salt and cayenne. When the butter is melted start to gradually stir in the cheeses, stirring continuously until all are melted.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Stir in pasta to coat. Divide the mixture between 4 to 6 ramekins. Sprinkle generously with parmesan cheese and crushed croutons. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.