Martha's Macaroni and 3 Cheeses Recipe

Name: Martha's Macaroni and 3 Cheeses
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for baking dish); coarse salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 lb medium pasta shell; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 4 cups whole milk; 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated; 4 ounces havarti cheese, coarsely grated; 4 ounces muenster cheese; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 6 slices white bread

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for baking dish)
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb medium pasta shell
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
4 cups whole milk
4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
4 ounces havarti cheese, coarsely grated
4 ounces muenster cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 slices white bread

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
3
Butter a shallow 4 quart baking dish (oval or round 9x13' rectangle .
4
Set aside.
5
Generously salt boiling water; add pasta.
6
Cook, according to package instructions, until 2 minutes short of al dente.
7
Drain pasta, and return to pot.
8
While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
9
Transfer 2 tbsp melted butter to a small bowl; set aside for topping.
10
Add flour and mustard powder to remaining butter in saucepan.
11
Cook, whisking, for 1 minute.
12
Do not let flour darken.
13
Whisk in milk.
14
Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until sauce is thickened, 2-3 minutes.
15
Remove sauce from heat.
16
Gradually whisk in cheeses; add Worcestershire sauce, and season generously with salt and pepper.
17
Add sauce to pasta, and toss to combine; transfer to prepared baking dish.
18
Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until top is golden and sauce is bubbling, 15-20 minutes (if refrigerated, bake for 30-35 minutes).
19
Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

1092

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for baking dish), coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper, 1 lb medium pasta shell, and more.

Yes, Martha's Macaroni and 3 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.

Martha's Macaroni and 3 Cheeses

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