Irresistible Three Cheese Mac and Cheese
A creamy, cheesy dish that feels like a warm hug, combining cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan for an irresistible comfort food classic. Ready in just 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni (200 grams)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (100 grams)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (100 grams)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (50 grams)
- 2 cups milk (480 ml)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Don’t forget to drain it afterward; no one likes soggy pasta!
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Create the roux by sprinkling in the flour and stirring it into the melted butter. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Whisk in the milk gradually while stirring as it cooks.
- Add the cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses and stir until melted.
- Season the cheese sauce with salt and pepper.
- Mix the cheese sauce with the cooked pasta until every elbow is coated.
- Bake in a baking dish at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Notes
For a crunchy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg