Triple Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

August 19, 2014

My 15 year old daughter loves this dish and would eat it every day if I would let her!

3 Tbsp of butter or margarine
1/4 cup of flour
1 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of paprika
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1 tsp of parsley
1/2 tsp of dry mustard
1/4 tsp of black pepper
2 and 1/2 cups of milk
2 cups of tri cheddar cheese (white, sharp, and mild)
1 cup of mozzarella cheese
16 ounces of elbow macaroni
1/4 pound ham, cut into small chunks

You can cook your pasta while preparing your sauce. Just have your water boiling before starting the sauce. Mix your flour and spices in a small bowl, and melt your butter in a medium sized saucepan. Add the dry ingredients and cook to make a roux. Remove this from heat and mix the milk in the roux. Cook about 10 minutes over medium heat until it thickens. Add the cheeses and create your cheese sauce. Save a little bit of cheese to sprinkle on the top. After draining your pasta, return to cooking pot, and add ham and cheese sauce. Stir until mixed well. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole and poor into pan. Spread evenly and sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 20 minutes at 375 degrees or until bubbly and slightly browned on top.

Nutritions

Calories
231

Sodium
387mg
16% DV

Fat
8g
13% DV

Protein
17g
34% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
2g
8% DV