Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked penne pasta; 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded colby/monterey jack cheese blend; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup flour; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. brown mustard; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 3 cups milk; 1/4 cup butter

Servings: persons

4 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded colby/monterey jack cheese blend
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. brown mustard
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 cups milk
1/4 cup butter

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["Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water per directions on the box.", "As you are doing this, in a small saucepan melt the butter.", "Stir in the flour, salt, mustard, pepper and keep on heat until this mixture is smooth.", "Drain pasta and then stir in the butter mixture either in the pan you cooked the pasta in or a large mixing bowl.", "Mix well and stir in the milk and the 4 cups of cheese.", "Pour into a greased tall round (9"" x 3 3/4"") baking dish or into a 13"" x 9"" x 2"" baking dish.", "Cover and bake for 50 minutes until bubbly.", "If you like the top browned, bake uncovered for the last 10 minutes.", "Once you take it out of the oven, sprinkle the 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the top, let stand for 5 minutes for this to melt and it is ready to serve."]

1665

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups uncooked penne pasta, 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese, 2 cups shredded colby/monterey jack cheese blend, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Ultimate 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.

Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese

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