3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
Creamy 3-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese made with a rich blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. This easy comfort food recipe is perfect for family dinners, holidays, and weeknight meals.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 506kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp - shredded
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Stir in the milk, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Continue to stir constantly, cooking until the mixture thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheddar, Gruyère, and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Fold in the cooked pasta, stirring until fully coated.
- You can either serve at this point or bake.
- Optional: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Pour the cheesy pasta mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 30 minutes until the top begins to slightly brown.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 0.003mg | Calcium: 542mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 48g