Three-Cheese Baked Mac & Cheese
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups Whole milk
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 6 ounces Gouda cheese (grated)
- 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese (grated)
- 4 ounces Sartori BellaVitano Gold cheese (grated)
- Chopped parsley (to garnish)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, minus 1 minute. Once done, drain the water and set aside.
- In a 10-inch cast iron skillet add butter; once the butter is melted sprinkle the flour. Cook for one minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce is smooth without any lumps and starts to thicken.
- Add in the spices — salt, pepper, paprika — and cook for a couple of minutes until everything comes together.
- Add in the three grated cheeses until melted. Reserve about ½ cup of cheese to use later.
- Add the macaroni to the cheese sauce. Mix until the macaroni is evenly coated.
- Evenly spread the reserved cheese over the skillet and place it in the oven. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes:
During the last 5 to 7 minutes of bake time, keep an eye on your mac and cheese to ensure the breadcrumbs don't burn. Once they turn a medium golden-brown, loosely cover your skillet or baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent further browning while your casserole continues to cook.