UNCLE BILL'S MACARONI WITH 3 CHEESE

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This is one of our favorite Mac & Cheese dishes. The tomatoes and onions just give it that added nice flavor. Easy to prepare.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups elbow macaroni
8 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk, homogenized
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/2 teaspoon red hot sauce
2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 tablespoon butter, for rubbing inside of casserole dish
1/2 cup grated swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or 1/2 cup padano cheese
28 fluid ounces Italian plum tomatoes, crushed (divided)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

  • Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions, al dente', about 15 minutes; drain well and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter.
  • Stir in flour to form a paste; DO NOT LET IT BURN OR GO LUMPY.
  • Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add salt, pepper and Tabasco or Red Hot Sauce.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until blended.
  • Butter a 9" x 9" ovenproof casserole dish.
  • In a bowl, mix together elbow macaroni, cheese sauce and half of the tomatoes with juice.
  • Transfer macaroni to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle top with remaining 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in dollops on top.
  • Bake uncovered in preheated 350 F oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
  • Serve with the reamining crushed tomatoes and a sprinkle of chopped onions or chopped green onions.

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