Old-fashioned Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Old-fashioned Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Butter; 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced; 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream; 6 whole Eggs; 1/2 teaspoons Mustard Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 dash Salt And Pepper; 8 ounces, fluid Gruyere Cheese; 8 ounces, fluid Comte' Cheese; 8 ounces, fluid Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 1 pound Penne Noodles; 1 cup Panko Crumbs (or Crushed Croutons)

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Butter
1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced
2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
6 whole Eggs
1/2 teaspoons Mustard Powder
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 dash Salt And Pepper
8 ounces, fluid Gruyere Cheese
8 ounces, fluid Comte' Cheese
8 ounces, fluid Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 pound Penne Noodles
1 cup Panko Crumbs (or Crushed Croutons)

1
Melt butter in a frying pan.
2
Add diced yellow onion.
3
Saute on medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions brown around the edges.
4
While onions cook, pour heavy cream and eggs into a blender.
5
Blend together well on low-speed.
6
Turn onions on low heat, then whisk while pouring custard mixture into frying pan.
7
Add mustard powder (or, if you prefer, a tablespoon of mustard), cayenne pepper and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Continue to whisk on low heat for about 3 minutes.
9
Grate Gruyere cheese, Comte cheese and sharp cheddar cheese.
10
Set aside.
11
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
12
Put a large pot of water on high heat.
13
Be sure to wait for water to boil and then add the noodles (my favorite noodles are penne noodles).
14
Cook noodles until al dente; follow cooking time on packaging as all noodles are different.
15
Drain water from noodles.
16
Then, in the same pot, pour the heavenly sauce over noodles.
17
Add cheeses and stir.
18
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19
Place saucy noodles into an oven-safe pot.
20
For an easy and tasty topping, place croutons into a food processor and pulse until you have a crumbly texture.
21
Top macaroni and cheese with croutons (or Panko bread crumbs).
22
Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes.
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And welcome back, old-fashioned macaroni and cheese.
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1933

kcal

Calories

129

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

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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: 1/4 cups Butter, 1/2 whole Large Onion, Diced, 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream, 6 whole Eggs, and more.

Yes, Old-fashioned Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!