White Macaroni And Cheese

14 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 4 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2
    In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter in the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3
    Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it smells slightly nutty.
  4. 4
    Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5
    Remove from the heat and stir in the mozzarella, monterey jack, 1/2 cup parmesan, pepper, salt, paprika, basil, oregano, and parsley.
  6. 6
    Pour over the elbow noodles and mix until combined.
  7. 7
    Pour into a greased square baking dish and bake for 20-30 minutes in the oven or until bubbling.
  8. 8
    Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
  9. 9
    Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  10. 10
    Serving Suggestions: Grilled steak, broccoli, boiled potatoes, fried chicken, and honey glazed ham.

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