ULTIMATE 3 Cheese Baked Macaroni + Cheese

Gourmet Mami
by Gourmet Mami
4 servings
35 min

Look no further for your GO-TO Mac + Cheese recipe! ULTIMATE 3 Cheese Baked Macaroni + Cheese is ooey, gooey + deliciously cheesy! This easy recipe for mac + cheese is by far the best I’ve ever had, featuring a cheese sauce made with sharp cheddar, asiago and cream cheese! The three different types of cheese create the most smooth, rich and velvety mac + cheese without the Velveeta! This is the perfect side dish for a weeknight meal or for your holiday table! Are you looking for more great holiday side dishes? Check out some of my favorites below!

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Recipe details
  • 4  servings
  • Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 25 Minutes Total time: 35 min
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb elbows, shells, cavatappi, or other short, tube-shaped pasta
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp mustard powder
  • 12 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces asiago cheese, grated
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. (about 1-2 minuites less than package instructions because it will continue to cook in the oven.) Drain and set aside.
2.Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. (The pot should be large enough to hold all the pasta and cheese sauce when cooked.)
Whisk in flour and cook, whisking constantly, until little bubbles start forming and the flour begins to turn golden, about 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk to avoid clumping. Add onion powder, salt and mustard powder. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly and being sure to get around the edges of the pot to avoid burning.
Add grated cheeses and cream cheese and whisk to blend until the cheese is completely melted.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil (to catch any dripping cheese.
Put the cooked and drained macaroni in the pot with the cheese sauce and mix to combing. Transfer to a baking dish (about 9x13)
Place on prepared baking sheet and bake until macaroni and cheese is bubbling, about 15 to 20 minutes. Optional: sprinkle with some extra cheese and broil for the last 3-4 minutes.
Let cool slightly before serving.
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Comments
  • Ann Nickolson Ann Nickolson on Dec 31, 2022

    It’s burnt black in places… not an appetizing picture.

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    • Cso51108026 Cso51108026 on Dec 31, 2023

      That amazing cheese "crust" is THE THING the guys fight for!!! Might not be your thing, but it's most definitely "A THING!!!" And, really? Why be negative. Be a nice human - keep these forums positive, and keep your negative comments to yourself (I mean, what'd our mothers tell us about if we have nothing nice to say???)! ~Chrissie
  • Cso51108026 Cso51108026 on Dec 31, 2023

    I think this looks absolutely amazing - the men in my life would go to war over the cheese crust! Legit!!! Your recipe is almost 100% MY recipe - I use Xsharp Cheddar, a blend of Asiago/Parmesan/Romano, and a teaspoon of Chinese hot mustard (instead of mustard powder). Other than that, it's exact - Nice thing is, it even works with skim milk or milk substitutes (I've used oat and almond). A heckuva way to ring in the new year: daring new recipes, comforting past classics!!! Thank you for posting! ~Chrissie
    • Gourmet Mami Gourmet Mami on Dec 31, 2023

      Thanks so much for your comment a Chrissy! Your recipe sounds great. I love the idea of the Chinese mustard ! And yes we fight over the crispy top at my house too! Haha
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