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Baked Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

freshlyhomecooked

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. rotini pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and place into a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and let cook for a minute to brown. Pour in milk and add in grated parmesan cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened and smooth. Mix sauce with pasta. Spread pasta out into a large greased baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded colby jack cheese. Bake for 25-30 minutes.