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3-Cheese Baked Macaroni & Cheese

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"Very cheesy. Bakes nicely. The penne is a different touch to macaroni and cheese but works well. "

- shelbystone

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Cheese

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Original recipe makes 12 Servings

1 poundPenne pasta

3 tablespoonsUnsalted butter

3 tablespoonsAll purpose flour

2 cups2% Milk

1 tablespoononion flakes

2 teaspoonsmustard powder

1/4 teaspoonSalt

pinchCayenne pepper

8 ouncesSwiss Cheese; shredded

8 ouncessharp Cheddar cheese; shredded

4 ouncesGouda; shredded

3-Cheese Baked Macaroni & Cheese Preparation

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 2-quart broiler-safe dish with non-stick cooking spray. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Add penne, cook 11 minutes, or as per package directions. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle with flour and cook, whisking, 1 minute. Whisk in milk, onion flakes, mustard powder, salt and cayenne. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking, 3 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Toss cheeses together. Whisk 2 1/2 cups of the cheese into the milk mixture until smooth. Stir sauce into pasta. Spoon half into prepared baking dish. Top with half the remaining cheese. Repeat layering, ending with cheese.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Increase heat to broil and broil 3 to 4 minutes until bubbly and browned.