MACARONI AND CHEESE, RICH AND CREAMY
The original of this recipe was found in the 17 Oct 2009 issue of Family Circle magazine and the combo of three cheeses makes for a very comforting meal!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Penne
Time 40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Coat a 2-quart broiler-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling; add penne.
- Cook penne for 6 minutes; drain.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cheddar, gruyere and asiago cheeses; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a medium-size saucepan, melt unsalted butter over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth and slightly bubbly.
- In a thin stream, whisk in the milk; stir in onion powder, salt and cayenne pepper.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in 2-1/2 cups of the cheese mixture.
- In a pasta pot, stir together the cooked penne and the cheese sauce.
- Pour half of mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with a generous cup of the cheese.
- Spoon in the remaining penne and top with the remaining cheese sauce.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Increase the oven temperature to broil and cook another 3 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.
- Cool slightly before serving.
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Tendani Nemafhohoni
[email protected]This macaroni and cheese recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand, and it always turns out great. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Puran Sarangkoti
[email protected]Amazing! Will definitely make again!
Belkis Alas
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for my family, and they loved it! It was so creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Mike 'The Warrior' Speirs
[email protected]The best macaroni and cheese I've ever had!
Winnie Tsoari
[email protected]I've been making this macaroni and cheese recipe for years, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand, and it always turns out great. Thanks for sharing this re
Bret Block
[email protected]So creamy and cheesy!
Aaban Abbasi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of macaroni and cheese, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Lee Britten
[email protected]Easy and delicious!
sherry
[email protected]I made this macaroni and cheese for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked that it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Artucuno _ (Artucuno_)
[email protected]Perfect comfort food.
Jolly Rosemond
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The macaroni and cheese was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I will definitely be making this again.
Ericka Luccin
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make!
keith galea
[email protected]I've made this macaroni and cheese recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. I love that I can use whatever cheese I have on hand, and it always turns out great. Thanks for sharing this r
Abdullah Meheraj
[email protected]Yum! Loved this recipe!
Biki Biki
[email protected]This is the best macaroni and cheese recipe I've ever tried! The sauce was so rich and creamy, and the cheese was perfectly melted. I used a blend of cheddar and Gruyère, and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.