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    Three Cheese Mac and Cheese With Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs

    Creamy Three Cheese Mac and Cheese With Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs. A super easy 30 minute side dish!
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

    • 1 lb elbow macaroni
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
    • 4 cups whole milk
    • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
    • 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
    • 1 tsp dried mustard
    • 3/4 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp paprika
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp garlic powder

    Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs

    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, shredded
    • 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

    Instructions

    Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

    • Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
      Drain and set aside.
    • Meanwhile, add butter to a large pot and cook until melted.
      Whisk in flour and cook stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
    • Slowly add in milk and seasonings (dried mustard, salt, paprika, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder) and bring to a simmer. Whisk constantly so milk does not burn on the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce is thickened and lump free.
    • Take off of the heat and stir in all three cheeses. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and the cheese is melted.
    • Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and toss to coat the noodles in the sauce.
    • Serve immediately as is or with the garlic parmesan breadcrumbs if desired!

    Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs

    • Heat olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
    • Add in breadcrumbs and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring frequently until the breadcrumbs get golden brown.
    • Transfer the breadcrumbs to a small bowl and add in the parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
    • Set aside until your are ready to serve your macaroni and cheese!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 22gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 524mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 934IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg