Ingredients

  • 4 cups Whole milk
  • 12 tablespoons Butter, separated
  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 20 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 ounces Goat Cheese
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Granulated Garlic (Optional)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds Elbow Macaroni
  • 2/3 cup Panko Breadcrumbs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a large casserole pan with cooking spray.
  • Boil macaroni in salted water until just under al dente, drain, rinse and drain again.
  • While macaroni is cooking, heat milk in a medium sauce pan or in microwave and set aside.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large sauce pan and add flour, whisking constantly until light brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisking constantly, add hot milk to flour mixture until combined and smooth. Return to medium high heat and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and granulated garlic to taste. Remove from heat and mix in the 3 cheeses, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
  • Mix cooked and drained macaroni with cheese sauce and pour into prepared casserole dish.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a small fry pan and mix in the Panko bread crumbs until combined. Sprinkle over top of macaroni and cheese.