Three-Cheese Mac And Cheese

Name: Three-Cheese Mac And Cheese
Ingredients: FOR THE MAC AND CHEESE:; 8 ounces, weight Elbow Macaroni; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 2-1/2 cups 1% Milk; 1/4 cups Brie Cheese, Cubed (I Take The Rind Off); 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Shredded; 1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded; 1/4 teaspoons Paprika; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/8 teaspoons Onion Powder; 1/8 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 Tablespoons Dried Mustard; FOR THE BREADCRUMBS:; 3/4 cups Panko Breadcrumbs; 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Shredded; 1/2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced

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Ingredients

FOR THE MAC AND CHEESE:
8 ounces, weight Elbow Macaroni
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
2-1/2 cups 1% Milk
1/4 cups Brie Cheese, Cubed (I Take The Rind Off)
2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
1/2 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
1/4 teaspoons Paprika
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/8 teaspoons Onion Powder
1/8 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 Tablespoons Dried Mustard
FOR THE BREADCRUMBS:
3/4 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, Shredded
1/2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic, Minced

Directions

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For the mac and cheese:
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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Boil pasta according to package instructions for al dente. This is typically about 7 minutes, depending on pasta.
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Meanwhile, add butter to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until melted. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes until clump free and thickened. Add the milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk constantly so milk does not burn on the bottom of the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
5

Take pan off of the heat and stir in all three cheeses, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and dried mustard.
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When pasta is done drain it and put it back in the pot. Add the cheese sauce to the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Pour into an un-greased 8 x 8 pan.
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Top with garlic panko breadcrumbs and spread them evenly over macaroni. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
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For the breadcrumb topping:
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Combine breadcrumbs, cheese and parsley in a medium bowl. Toss to combine.
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Add butter and oil into a small skillet over medium heat. Melt butter. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Take off the heat and add sauteed garlic into the breadcrumbs. Toss to combine. Set aside until your are ready to put the mac and cheese in the oven.