Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    666 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

You haven’t lived until you’ve tried this Three Cheese Mac and Cheese recipe. It’s the perfect combination of cheesy, creamy and dreamy. Calling for easy-to-find ingredients and three excellent cheese, this homemade mac 'n cheese makes an excellent side dish or an entire meal!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 8 oz. shredded white cheddar cheese about 1 cup
  • 8 oz. shredded pepper jack cheese about 1 cup
  • 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese about ½ cup
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Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta. Read the pasta packaging, and boil until the pasta is cooked through but still has some bite to it. (This is called al dente.) Drain it in a colander, drizzle with a little olive oil to prevent it from sticking and set it aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet or a braiser with high sides over medium heat.
  3. Add the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the flour and butter combine and turn golden brown. This is our roux, and it will thicken the cheese sauce.
  4. Pour in the milk and half-and-half. Stir occasionally, cooking for a few minutes, until the mixture has thickened slightly. Do not bring to a boil!
  5. Add the mustard, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Cook for a few minutes.
  6. Add the shredded/grated cheeses to the sauce. Stir them into the sauce and let them melt completely.
  7. Add the cooked noodles, and use a spoon to stir them into the cheese sauce.
  8. Serve warm, and enjoy!

Notes

  • How to store: Store this cheesy mac & cheese in the fridge in a food-safe, airtight container. Enjoy it within a few days. 
  • Be sure to stir it up, as the sauce will settle toward the bottom of the container. 
  • For best results, reheat it on the stove over medium heat until warmed. You can also heat up in individual bowls in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving Calories 666kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 26g (130%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 1000mg (42%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 666 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 666kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 26g 130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 1000mg 42%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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