3 Cheese Mac and Cheese
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces elbow noodles uncooked
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more to taste
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded off the block
- 8 ounces gouda cheese shredded off the block
- 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded off the block
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded off the block (optional for topping while baking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the elbow macaroni per the package instructions just until al dente. Drain and set the noodles aside to be used later.16 ounces elbow noodles
- In a medium pan over medium heat, melt the butter then add the flour. Whisk the mixture and let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Add the milk, heavy cream, salt, ground mustard, and cayenne to the butter/flour mix. Use a whisk to combine the ingredients, then let everything cook until the cream begins to steam and the liquids starts to thicken.3 cups whole milk, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground mustard, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Slowly add the shredded cheddar, gouda, and Monterey Jack cheeses. Be sure to whisk the cheese sauce as everything melts together. The sauce should begin to thicken more as it cooks.8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, 8 ounces gouda cheese, 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese
- Combine the cheese sauce and the pasta noodles. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheddar cheese.4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is lightly browned bubbly. Serve hot!
- See post for tips and storage options.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cup of macaroni and cheese. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
3 Cheese Mac and Cheese
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
700
% Daily Value*
Fat
47
g
72
%
Saturated Fat
29
g
145
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
148
mg
49
%
Sodium
797
mg
33
%
Potassium
326
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
1559
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
617
mg
62
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
