Deliciously Cheesy Three-Cheese Baked Macaroni! 燎
Looking for the ultimate comfort food? This Three-Cheese Baked Macaroni is creamy, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying, making it the perfect dish for family dinners or gatherings!
Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
cup Parmesan cheese, grated
tsp salt
tsp black pepper
tsp paprika
tsp garlic powder
tsp onion powder
Optional: cup breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions: 1 Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350F 175C and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2 Cook Macaroni: Boil macaroni until al dente according to package directions, then drain.
3 Make the Cheese Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, then stir in flour for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Slowly whisk in milk until thickened and smooth.
4 Add Cheeses: Fold in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until creamy. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
5 Combine and Bake: Mix the cheese sauce with drained macaroni, transfer to the baking dish, and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top if desired. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 45 min Servings: 6