Best 3 Cheese Mac N Cheese Recipes

BAKED THREE-CHEESE MACARONI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook macaroni in a 6-qt. stockpot according to package directions for al dente. Drain; return to pot., In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; whisk in warmed milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened., Remove from heat; stir in Gruyere and cheddar cheeses, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add to macaroni, tossing to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Toss bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and melted butter; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden brown.

3-CHEESE SLOW COOKER MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Spray slow cooker lightly with cooking spray.
• 2. In large bowl, combine cheeses and set aside.
• 3. In another large bowl, whisk eggs lightly. Add evaporated milk, milk, dry mustard, cayenne, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
• 4. Add 3 cups of cheese mixture and uncooked macaroni noodles to egg mixture. Stir to combine.
• 5. Pour into slow cooker. Top with remaining cheese.
• 6. Sprinkle with paprika.
• 7. Cook on LOW for 4 hours.

BAKED MACARONI WITH THREE CHEESES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to broil.
• Use 1 T of butter to generously coat a 3-quart casserole dish.
• Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in large stockpot.
• Add 2 T of salt, stir briefly, then add the pasta.
• Cook until tender and just past al dente, about 10-13 minutes, or slightly longer than package directions.
• Drain the pasta, then transfer it to a large bowl.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the pasta, then toss to coat; set aside.
• To make the sauce, in a small saucepan over low heat, bring the milk to a simmer.
• Remove the pan from the heat.
• In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of the remaining butter, using a whisk to swirl it to ensure the butter melts completely and does not turn brown.
• If the butter begins to brown, lower the heat.
• While whisking, sprinkle in the flour.
• Continue to whisk until the mixture just bubbles, about 2 minutes.
• Do not let the mixture brown.
• While whisking, slowly pour the milk in the saucepan.
• Continue whisking until there are no lumps.
• Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and season with salt and pepper.
• Continue whisking until the sauce reaches the consistency of heavy cream and coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
• Remove the sauce from the heat.
• Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese, all of the Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
• Whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
• Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently toss to coat.
• Transfer the pasta and sauce, using a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl, to the prepared casserole dish.
• Set aside.
• In small microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 1 T of butter by microwaving on high for about 20 seconds.
• Add the breadcrumbs and remaining cheddar and parmesan cheeses; toss well.
• Spread the bread crumb mixture evenly over the pasta.
• Place the dish on the oven's middle rack and broil for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly, and a crunchy crust forms on top.
• Cool briefly before serving.

THREE CHEESE MAC-N-CHEESE

Steps:

• title:Three Cheese Mac-n-Cheese.
• recipeInfo:.
• source:frozen assets.
• category:Freeze Ahead,Entree,Vegetarian.
• star:0.
• Prepare macaroni according to package directions; rinse in cold water; store in refrigerator in pan full of cold water until ready to use.
• Combine the following in a large saucepan: flour and pepper.
• Add 1/2 cup milk, whisk until smooth. Gradually add 2 more cups of milk, stirring briskly.
• Cook over medium heat until mixture just barely begins to boil. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until melted.
• Stir in macaroni. Pour mixture into 9-inch square baking dish. Mix bread crumbs with butter.
• Sprinkle over top of casserole. Wrap, label and freeze.
• Thaw completely. Unwrap. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.