Three Cheese Mac And Cheese With Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs

Three Cheese Mac & Cheese

Everyone loves a good macaroni and cheese and I am no exception. I have been getting over a cold this week and comfort food is what I craved. What better than creamy three-cheese mac and cheese when you’re under the weather. I also had tons of leftover cheese from the holidays. What do you do with leftover cheese? Make macaroni and cheese! This mac and cheese is loaded with 3 different kinds of cheese. I have found that Brie, cheddar, and Parmesan make the perfect creamy combination for this recipe! This melty cheese is mixed with tender macaroni noodles, topped with butter garlic panko breadcrumbs, and then, of course, more cheese.  It is then topped with a thick layer of crunchy panko breadcrumbs that gives you a nice crunch to complement the thick, creamy pasta. This is the perfect recipe if you are cravings comfort food, like me. Or if you need a quick dinner for the kids or just need a simple side dish. The boxed stuff is convenient of course, but homemade tastes so much better and you really can’t mess it up!

Ingredients Needed

Elbow Macaroni: I used classic macaroni but you can use any small pasta shape that you like for macaroni! Butter: Unsalted butter is good since we are adding a lot of cheese which will be salty. Flour: To thicken up the cheesy sauce! Whole Milk: Whole milk has the right amount of fat to make a delicious sauce. Cheeses: I like to use a combination of sharp cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and shredded swiss cheese. Spices: You can use dried mustard, salt, paprika, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder to season up this three cheese mac and cheese!

For the Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs

Olive Oil & Butter: Use a combo of olive oil and butter to crispy up the breadcrumbs! Panko Breadcrumbs: I like to use panko breadcrumbs here because they have a thicker texture, but you can use regular breadcrumbs too. Garlic: Fresh garlic adds loads of flavor and aroma to this breadcrumb topping! Parmesan: Grated parmesan adds a depth of flavor. Fresh Parsley: For an touch of herby goodness!

How to make Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

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