Baked Macaroni With Three Cheeses Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Macaroni With Three Cheeses

• Unsalted Butter
• Elbow Macaroni
• Olive Oil
• Whole Milk
• All Purpose Flour
• Ground Black Pepper
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
• Panko Breadcrumbs

How to Make Baked Macaroni With Three Cheeses

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 3-quart casserole dish.
2. Cook macaroni according to package directions, but cook for 1-2 minutes longer than al dente. Drain well, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
3. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth.
4. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened, then reduce heat to low.
5. Stir in cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
6. Stir in cooked macaroni and reserved pasta water until well combined.
7. Pour macaroni and cheese mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
8. In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, melted butter, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle evenly over the macaroni and cheese.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
10. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.