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Three cheese mac and cheese

Three-Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
  • 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F; grease a 9x13-inch dish.
  2. Cook pasta according to package until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium; whisk in flour and cook 1 minute until golden.
  4. Gradually whisk in milk; cook about 5 minutes until thickened, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar, Gruyère, and fontina until melted and smooth.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; fold in pasta to coat well.
  7. Spread evenly in dish.
  8. Combine panko, melted butter, and Parmesan; sprinkle over top.
  9. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly; rest 5 minutes before serving.