The Best Three Cheese Mac And Cheese

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The Best Three Cheese Mac And Cheese

Macaroni Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! The combination of creamy cheddar, nutty Gruyère, and sharp parmesan makes this Three-Cheese Mac And Cheese a firm family favourite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Allergen: Dairy - Can Be Made Dairy Free, Gluten - Can Be Made Gluten Free, Mustard

Free From: EGG FREE, NUT FREE

Servings: -6 servings

Calories: 999kcal

Author: Lauren Woodger

Equipment

Cheese grater
Ovenproof baking dish
Whisk

Ingredients

400 g (14 oz) Macaroni
50 g (1.7oz) butter
50 g (¼ cup + 1tbsp) plain flour
700 ml (3 cups) milk
175 g (6oz) cheddar cheese grated
100 g (3.5oz) gruyére cheese grated
50 g (1.7oz) parmesan cheese grated
50 g (1.7oz) breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic crushed
salt and pepper to season

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200˚C/180˚fan/400˚F.
Boil salted water, cook macaroni for 5 minutes less than the packet says, then drain and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the chopped garlic and fry for 1 min. Stir in the flour, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until thickened.
Grate all the cheeses and mix together in a large bowl. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in ⅔ of the grated cheddar, Gruyère and parmesan. Mix in the Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
Stir the drained pasta into the cheese sauce until fully coated.
Transfer to an ovenproof dish, top with remaining cheese and breadcrumbs.
Bake for 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

MAKES 4 LARGE PORTIONS OR 6 REGULAR PORTIONS

Make Ahead

Prepare the recipe up to step 6, then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as normal when ready to serve, just remember to remove the dish from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking to allow it to come back to room temperature.

Batch Cooking

Double the ingredients and freeze extra portions for dinners at a later date. Your future self will thank you!

Leftovers & Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating

On the Hob (Best Results): Warm gently over low heat adding a splash of milk to bring back the creamy texture.
In the Microwave (Quickest): Heat in short bursts, stirring in between, and add a little milk to loosen the sauce.

Freezing

Cool completely before freezing. Store in individual portions in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before reheating as above.

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