Baked Three-Cheese Macaroni Recipe

Name: Baked Three-Cheese Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni or fusilli pasta; 6 tablespoons butter, cubed; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups 2% milk, warmed; 4 cups shredded Gruyere cheese; 2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1-1/2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni or fusilli pasta
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups 2% milk, warmed
4 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
2 cups shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Cook macaroni in a 6-qt. stockpot according to package directions for al dente. Drain; return to pot.
2
In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; whisk in warmed milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
3
Remove from heat; stir in Gruyere and cheddar cheeses, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add to macaroni, tossing to coat.
4
Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden brown.

1425

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni or fusilli pasta, 6 tablespoons butter, cubed, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 4 cups 2% milk, warmed, and more.

Yes, Baked Three-Cheese Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Baked Three-Cheese Macaroni

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