Three Cheese Macaroni

By carvalhohm

No Southern-style barbecue is complete without Three Cheese Macaroni. For this super-easy version, just stir the ingredients together and bake.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces dried elbow macaroni (2-2/3 cups)
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces American cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
• 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
• 20 rich round crackers, crushed

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 350 degree. In large pot cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Return to pot.

2.Add milk, melted butter, pepper, and salt. Stir in cheeses. Transfer to greased 2-quart casserole.

3.Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Carefully stir mixture. Sprinkle with crushed crackers. Bake 5 minutes more or until crackers are browned and mixture is just heated through (don't overheat or mixture will curdle). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.