3 Cheese mac and cheese is the perfect blend of parmesan, cheddar and mozzarella. Each cheese brings it’s unique element and they all sing in harmony perfectly.
Indulge in the ultimate cheesy comfort food with this mouthwatering 3 cheese mac and cheese recipe. This dish combines the creamy goodness of cheddar, the gooey melt of mozzarella, and the nuttiness of parmesan, creating a perfect blend of flavors that will have you coming back for seconds.
So, if you’re ready to take your mac and cheese game to the next level, give this 3 cheese mac and cheese recipe a try. Your taste buds will thank you, and your friends and family will be begging for the recipe.
How To Make 3 Cheese Mac And Cheese
Ingredients needed
- Elbow pasta
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- All-purpose flour
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Evaporated milk
- Seasonings (listed below)
Important tips before starting the recipe
- You’ll need to grate all the cheese yourself for the best recipe, including the parmesan.
- There is a reason the parmesan is not mixed in the cheese sauce. It’s to avoid losing the flavor. The sharp cheddar is strong and will overpower the parmesan. But, when left separated you can taste both without any issues.
Can I skip the baking and make this only on the stove top?
Yes, you can! But, the same rule applies, do not add the parmesan to the cream sauce. If you skip the baking, make the parmesan a garnish when serving for best results.
Making the 3 cheese mac and cheese recipe
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Now, grate the cheeses before starting going to the next steps. In a pot or sauce pan, melt the butter on medium heat then add in the flour.
- Cook and whisk the flour and butter for at least 2 minutes. Then, slowly pour in the evaporated milk a little at a time. The flour will clump at first but no worries it’s fine.
- Next, slowly pour in the heavy cream as well. Then, toss in the seasonings.
- Afterwards, gradually add in half the sharp cheddar and mozzarella. Turn off the stove once the cheese has combine into the sauce.
- Now, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. When the pasta is ready drain it, do not rinse, then immediately toss it into the cheese sauce.
- After stirring the macaroni with the cheese sauce add half into a baking dish. Layer the mozzarella cheese on top then add the rest of the macaroni in the dish. Top off the baking dish with a mix of the cheddar cheese and parmesan and place in then oven for 25 minutes.
- To finish the dish, place on broil to brown the cheese even more then remove from oven. Allow the dish to cool before serving then enjoy.
What to serve with 3 cheese mac and cheese
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3 Cheese Mac And Cheese
Equipment
- 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish
Ingredients
- 12 ounce macaroni elbow pasta
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 12 ounce evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounce block sharp cheddar cheese, grated (makes 2 cups)
- 8 ounce block mozzarella cheese, grated (makes 2 cups)
- 4 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (makes 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoon paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉.
- Now, grate the cheeses before starting going to the next steps. In a pot or sauce pan, melt the butter on medium heat then add in the flour.
- Cook and whisk the flour and butter for at least 2 minutes. Then, slowly pour in the evaporated milk a little at a time. The flour will clump at first but no worries it's fine.
- Next, slowly pour in the heavy cream as well. Then, toss in the seasonings.
- Afterwards, gradually add in half the sharp cheddar and mozzarella. Turn off the stove once the cheese has combine into the sauce.
- Now, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. When the pasta is ready drain it, do not rinse, then immediately toss it into the cheese sauce.
- After stirring the macaroni with the cheese sauce add half into a baking dish. Layer the mozzarella cheese on top then add the rest of the macaroni in the dish. Top off the baking dish with a mix of the cheddar cheese and parmesan and place in then oven for 25 minutes.
- To finish the dish, place on broil to brown the cheese even more then remove from oven. Allow the dish to cool before serving then enjoy.
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.