Swiss, cheddar, and gouda make for a terrific creamy trio in this baked mac and cheese recipe.
2cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese(8oz.)
1cupshredded Gouda cheese(4oz.)
Credit: Blaine Moats
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart broiler-safe dish with cooking spray.
Cook penne according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly, for 1 minute.
Whisk in milk, dried onion, dry mustard, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.Reduce heat and cook, whisking constantly, for 3 minutes.
In a large bowl toss together cheeses.
Whisk half of the cheese into the milk mixture in skillet until smooth.
Stir cheese sauce into pasta.
Spoon half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish.
Top with half of the remaining cheese.
Repeat layering, ending with cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Increase heat to broil.
Broil pasta for 3 to 4 minutes until bubbly and browned.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
