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Baked Macaroni With Three Cheeses Recipe

Baked Macaroni With Three Cheeses Recipe

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Heat the oven to broil.
Use 1 T of butter to generously coat a 3-quart casserole dish.
Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil in large stockpot.
Add 2 T of salt, stir briefly, then add the pasta.
Cook until tender and just past al dente, about 10-13 minutes, or slightly longer than package directions.
Drain the pasta, then transfer it to a large bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the pasta, then toss to coat; set aside.
To make the sauce, in a small saucepan over low heat, bring the milk to a simmer.
Remove the pan from the heat.
In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup of the remaining butter, using a whisk to swirl it to ensure the butter melts completely and does not turn brown.
If the butter begins to brown, lower the heat.
While whisking, sprinkle in the flour.
Continue to whisk until the mixture just bubbles, about 2 minutes.
Do not let the mixture brown.
While whisking, slowly pour the milk in the saucepan.
Continue whisking until there are no lumps.
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and season with salt and pepper.
Continue whisking until the sauce reaches the consistency of heavy cream and coats the back of a spoon, about 2 minutes.
Remove the sauce from the heat.
Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of the cheddar cheese, all of the Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese.
Whisk until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently toss to coat.
Transfer the pasta and sauce, using a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl, to the prepared casserole dish.
Set aside.
In small microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 1 T of butter by microwaving on high for about 20 seconds.
Add the breadcrumbs and remaining cheddar and parmesan cheeses; toss well.
Spread the bread crumb mixture evenly over the pasta.
Place the dish on the oven's middle rack and broil for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly, and a crunchy crust forms on top.
Cool briefly before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1108.07 Kcal (4639 kJ)
Calories from fat	581.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	64.61g	99%
Cholesterol	178.79mg	60%
Sodium	1107.72mg	46%
Potassium	493.04mg	10%
Total Carbs	80.7g	27%
Sugars	10.37g	41%
Dietary Fiber	2.97g	12%
Protein	51.3g	103%
Vitamin A	1.8mg	60%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	1241.2mg	124%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	236.4 Kcal (990 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.78g	99%
Cholesterol	38.14mg	60%
Sodium	236.32mg	46%
Potassium	105.19mg	10%
Total Carbs	17.22g	27%
Sugars	2.21g	41%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	12%
Protein	10.94g	103%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	60%
Iron	0.6mg	16%
Calcium	264.8mg	124%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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