3 Cheese Mac and Cheese Recipe
Creamy 3 Cheese Mac and Cheese is made with cheddar, gouda, and Colby jack cheeses. An easy homemade comfort food recipe with a rich, velvety cheese sauce.
Servings: 8
Calories: 463kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow pasta
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated, about 1 cup
- 4 ounces gouda cheese grated, about 1 cup
- 4 ounces Colby jack cheese grated, about 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook pasta according to the package directions for al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in flour, mustard, smoked paprika, kosher salt and pepper until smooth.
- Whisk in the milk, evaporated milk and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1 minute
- In a mixing bowl, combine the three shredded cheeses.
- Whisk 2 cups of the shredded cheeses into the sauce, whisking until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta, tossing until evenly coated.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheeses.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through and the cheese on top is golden.
- If you prefer a golden brown crust, you can bake the casserole longer or put it under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye on it.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 673mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 719IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 1mg