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The Best Mac And Cheese Ever

The Daily Meal Staff|July 13, 2017 2:24 pm EST

The Best Mac And Cheese Ever

3.4 (31 ratings)

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This macaroni and cheese recipe comes together quickly and easily. It's creamy and packed full of cheese, you wont be disappointed!

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoon butter
• 5 tablespoon all purpose flour
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 6 cup whole milk
• 2 cup gruyere cheese
• 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• extra cheese for garnish

Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. In a pan melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes (do not let it darken). Still stirring, slowly add the milk. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens, 6 to 8 minutes.
4. Add the Gruyère, Cheddar, Parmesan, and salt and cook just until the cheeses melt.
5. Mix in the pasta.
6. Serve with extra cheese grated on top
7. To take this mac and cheese to the next level, place it in an oven proof dish before you add the extra grated cheese on top and then place it under the broiler for a few minutes to develop a delicious, cheesey crust.