Three-Cheese Mac and Cheese Bake

Ingredients

• 10 oz elbow pasta
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1/2 cup gruyère cheese (shredded)
• 3 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and cook pasta until just under al dente; drain and transfer to a baking dish.
2. Melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux; gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
3. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar, gruyère, and cream cheese until melted.
4. Pour cheese sauce over pasta and mix well; season with salt and pepper.
5. Combine breadcrumbs, melted butter, and paprika; sprinkle over mac and bake for 20 minutes until golden.