Ultimate Three-Cheese Mac with Crispy Garlic Breadcrumb Topping
The ultimate comfort food: creamy, cheesy macaroni covered with a crispy, garlic-butter breadcrumb topping. This mac and cheese combines three types of cheese for the perfect texture and flavor, with a crunchy topping that takes it over the top. Pure comfort in every bite!
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RECIPE HIGHLIGHTS
COOK TIME
30 mins
CALORIES
580 kcal
PROTEIN
24 g
SERVINGS
8 servings
Why it's better
less saturated fat
Better for heart health and cholesterol levels
fewer calories
Lighter option that helps with weight management
less fat
Lower in fat while maintaining great taste
*compared with the traditional Traditional Three-Cheese Mac and Cheese recipe
Recipe Instructions
Recipe Ingredients
8 servingsthe pasta:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 teaspoons salt (for pasta water)
the cheese sauce:
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk, warmed
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup Fontina cheese, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
the crispy topping:
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Ingredients can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance.
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Nutrition Facts
- 🧈Total Fat32g
- 🥓Saturated Fat18g
- 🍚Carbohydrates52g
- 🍬Sugars3g
- 🥦Fiber2g
- 🥩Protein🔥 High24g
- 🧂Sodium620mg
* Calories and nutritional info are calculated per serving.
Dietary Info
Suitable for Diet
Keywords
Nutritional Highlights
* This information is meant as a guideline for dietary purposes.