Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • 1/2 lb elbow macaroni, cooked
  • 1 cup finely crushed butter flavored cracker (Ritz)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add the flour and cook stirring for 1 minute. Whisk in the milk slowly, then whisk in the Dijon mustard, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until thick. Stir in the cheeses until completely melted. Then stir in the pasta. Spread into an even layer in an 8"x10" baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the cracker crumbs with the parmesan cheese.
  • Top the mac and cheese with the cracker and parmesan mixture and bake about 20 minutes, until edges are bubbling. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.