"I’m about to share with you the perfect top for your baked mac & cheese. I love a good crunchy top to my mac & cheese and I’m positive you are going to love this idea! That little extra topping makes this dish so much better."
3 Cheese Mac and Cheese
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Prep time 25mins
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 8
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ingredients
- cooking spray
- 1 pound macaroni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 tablespoon mustard, (yellow or dijon)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan, shredded
- 1 cup gouda, shredded
- 1 box cheddar squares
Method
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350F. Spray your cast iron pan or casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
Step 2
In a pot of salty boiling water, cook your macaroni according to the package until it is al dente.
Step 3
In a large pot you will want to make the cheese sauce. Over medium heat, melt your butter and whisk in the flour. It should form a wet sand consistency – this is called a roux.
Step 4
Add in your milk and mustard. Whisk until the lumps are gone. Cook for 2-4 minutes until it becomes thick. Stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Step 5
Take off the heat and stir in the cheeses. Stir until the cheeses are melted and fulling incorporated.
Step 6
Add in your cooked macaroni and stir until evenly distributed.
Step 7
Pour your thick macaroni and cheese mixture into your prepared pan or casserole. Spread around so that it's an even layer.
Step 8
Now you want to add your cheddar squares. Maybe start with a cup or so, I don't think you will use the entire box, but I like my topping to be thick. You can hand crush the squares, use a food processor or in a plastic bag, bang them with a rolling pin. I use my hands because I like the rustic look with both large and small pieces.
Step 9
Place in the oven at 350F for 25 minutes.