Three-Cheese Baked Mac

Name: Three-Cheese Baked Mac
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 pound penne; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups 2% milk; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 2 teaspoons dry mustard; ¼ teaspoon salt; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8 ounces); 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces); 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese (4 ounces)

Rating: 3.96 stars

112 Ratings
8 Reviews

Swiss, cheddar, and gouda make for a terrific creamy trio in this baked mac and cheese recipe.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

bake:

20 mins at 350°

cook:

4 mins

broil:

3 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart broiler-safe dish with cooking spray. Cook penne according to package directions; drain.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute. Whisk in milk, dried onion, dry mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a large bowl toss together cheeses. Whisk half of the cheese into the milk mixture in skillet until smooth. Stir cheese sauce into pasta. Spoon half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish. Top with half of the remaining cheese. Repeat layering, ending with cheese.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes. Increase heat to broil. Broil pasta for 3 to 4 minutes until bubbly and browned.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

383 calories; total fat 19g; saturated fat 11g; cholesterol 59mg; sodium 298mg; carbohydrates 34g; fiber 2g; protein 19g.

Reviews (8)

112 Ratings

5 star values: 52
4 star values: 27
3 star values: 19
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 9

Anonymous

12/03/2017

This is a keep. everyone like it. Best one I've find so far

Anonymous

01/08/2019

Really good. I would bread or cracker crumbs on top and broil at the end to brown. For those wondering oz of cheese is weight- will show on package.

Anonymous

03/18/2017

I thought this was one of the better mac & cheese recipes I have tried. I like the combination of the three cheeses and the penne pasta was great also.

Anonymous

03/16/2015

3 stars, really good, one of my better mac & cheese recipes, and easy to make! But needs more salt. Next time I'll add 3/4 teaspoon but cut swiss to 1-1/2 cups because I thought it was a bit overpowering. Will also sprinkle w/panko instead of broiling. 2% milk cuts some of the calories from traditional cream, whole milk or 1/2 & 1/2, and recipe serves TWELVE, I guess side dish servings. But it was enough for me & hubby as main course twice.