Three-Cheese Macaroni
Why I Love This Recipe
This is a great basic macaroni and cheese recipe. Try different flavors of cheese to create a recipe that is perfect for you. Pepperjack would be great!
Ingredients You'll Need
8 ounces elbow macaroni
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup swiss cheese, divided
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Directions
Cook macaroni using package directions.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and salt and stir until mixture is smooth. Stir in dry mustard. Add milk gradually, stirring continually.
Cook over low heat, stirring continually, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in 1/4 cup each cheddar, mozzarella and swiss. Mix cheese sauce and macaroni in a large bowl. Spoon into a 9x7 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar, mozzarella and swiss.
Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter; mix well. Sprinkle on top of cheese. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
