Description
A rich and creamy mac and cheese loaded with three cheeses and topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Melt 3 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Remove from heat and mix in cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Transfer to a baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the mac and cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Add cooked bacon or veggies for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg