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Recipe courtesy of Silver Skillet Restaurant

Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 1 hr 10 min
  • Active: 25 min
  • Yield: 6 servings
Use freshly shredded and grated cheeses if possible; it helps the melting process. Bring the cheese to room temperature while you are working on the recipe. Stir only until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth; do not over stir. This recipe was developed by Chef Victor Cortes to complement The Silver Skillet Restaurant Southern Comfort style by using high-quality aged Cheddar and 6-month-aged Parmesan. It gives the flavor a bold personality.

Ingredients

Three Cheese Sauce:

Pasta:

Directions

  1. For the three cheese sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat, then blend in the flour, paprika, salt and black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring often. Slowly add the milk and cream, stirring constantly. Cook on low heat until the sauce thickens, about 6 minutes. Add the Cheddar, Monterey and Parmesan and stir until all the cheese is melted and smooth. Remove from the heat as soon as the melting is complete.
  2. For the pasta: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  3. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes, then drain. In a bowl, combine the pasta, 5 cups of the cheese sauce (save any remaining cheese sauce for another use) and the milk. Pour into a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with the Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes. If desired, use the broil setting for a better presentation.