Ingredients
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- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: breadcrumbs or paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a baking dish.
- Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente, then drain.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and whisk in the flour to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Add the cheddar, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked macaroni and mix well.
- Pour the macaroni mixture into the greased baking dish and sprinkle with breadcrumbs or paprika if desired.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly on top.
Last Step:
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For extra flavor, add spices like garlic powder or onion powder to the cheese sauce.
Feel free to substitute your favorite types of cheese for a unique twist.
Make it a complete meal by adding cooked vegetables or protein such as chicken or ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg