Macaroni and Three Cheeses Recipe

Name: Macaroni and Three Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) elbow macaroni; 6 tbsp butter, plus more for the dish; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 tsp dry mustard; Pinch of ground nutmeg; 1 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed; 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 4 oz (115g) fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and finely diced; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb (450g) elbow macaroni
6 tbsp butter, plus more for the dish
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp dry mustard
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 oz (115g) fresh mozzarella cheese, drained and finely diced
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the macaroni and cook for 2 minutes less than the time on the package instructions.
3
Drain well.
4
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400F (200C) and butter a 3qt (3 liter) ovenproof serving dish.
5
Melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a frying pan.
6
Add the bread crumbs, stir well until coated.
7
Let cool.
8
Melt 4 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
9
Whisk in the flour, and cook without browning for 30 seconds.
10
Stir in the mustard and nutmeg.
11
Remove the pan from the heat and slowly whisk in the milk.
12
Return the pan to the heat and bring the mixture to the summer, whisking almost constantly.
13
Cook for 3 minutes.
14
Remove from the heat.
15
Stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted.
16
Stir in the macaroni and mozzarella.
17
Transfer to the baking dish and smooth the surface.
18
Stir the Parmesan cheese into the bread crumbs.
19
Sprinkle over the macaroni and cheese.
20
Place the dish on a baking sheet.
21
Bake for 25 minutes, or until heated through and golden brown on top.
22
Let stand for 2 minutes.
23
Serve straight from the dish.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (450g) elbow macaroni, 6 tbsp butter, plus more for the dish, 1 cup fresh bread crumbs, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Macaroni and Three Cheeses 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.

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