Three Cheese Mac N Cheese

This creamy baked mac and cheese is loaded with local milk, butter, and a rich blend of Ontario cheeses for the ultimate cozy comfort dish. Finished with a buttery crispy topping, it’s the kind of crowd-pleasing recipe everyone comes back to.

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PREP15 min
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Cooking30 min
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Ready in45 min

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a baking dish.
  2. Step
    Cook the macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Step
    In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until smooth and lightly bubbling.
  4. Step
    Slowly whisk in the warm milk. Add the salt and pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step
    Remove from the heat and stir in the 3 cheese types until melted and smooth. Add the cooked macaroni and stir until evenly coated.
  6. Step
    In a small bowl, toss the panko, minced garlic, and melted butter together.
  7. Step
    Transfer the macaroni to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly on top.
  8. Step
    Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until bubbling and golden on top. Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve warm.