BEST Macaroni Cheese Three-Cheese
Cheesy macaroni with a blend of rich cheeses and aromatic spices, baked to golden perfection for pure comfort.
Preparation Time 20 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Overall Time 50 min
Created By: Lily Chen
Category: Main Dishes
Skill Level: Moderate
Cuisine Type: American
Output: 6 Serves (1 baking dish)
Dietary Options: Vegetarian
Ingredients
→ Pasta
- 01 1 lb dried macaroni
→ Cheese Blend
- 02 6 oz cheddar cheese
- 03 5.3 oz Red Leicester cheese
- 04 4.4 oz mozzarella
→ Roux
- 05 3.5 oz butter
- 06 2.6 oz flour
- 07 3-4 cups milk
→ Seasoning and Spices
- 08 1 tbsp onion powder
- 09 1 tbsp paprika
- 10 1 tbsp garlic granules
- 11 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 12 1 tbsp parsley
- 13 Salt to taste
Steps
Step 01
Boil macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside.
Step 02
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add flour while stirring until the mixture becomes clumpy.
Step 03
Stir in onion powder, paprika, garlic granules, Dijon mustard, and salt. Mix until the spices are well incorporated.
Step 04
Gradually pour in 1 cup of milk at a time, stirring constantly to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth consistency.
Step 05
Add half of the cheddar and Red Leicester cheese. Stir until completely melted and the sauce becomes smooth.
Step 06
Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce, ensuring all pasta is evenly coated.
Step 07
Transfer the macaroni and cheese mixture to a baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar, Red Leicester, and mozzarella cheese.
Step 08
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Switch to grill mode and cook for an additional 10 minutes for a crispy, golden top.
Tips
- For an extra crispy top, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese before baking.
Required Tools
- Large saucepan
- Baking dish
- Wooden spoon
- Grater
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