Description
A decadent, creamy baked macaroni and cheese featuring a three-cheese blend and a golden, crispy topping. The ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook macaroni for 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk and simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sharp cheddar, Gruyere, and mozzarella until melted.
- Fold the cooked macaroni into the cheese sauce until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese and paprika.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.