Michael Jordan Macaroni and Three Cheeses

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 5 cups milk
• 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 4 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese (about 1 pound)
• 2/3 cup Gorgonzola (about 4 ounces), at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 6 ounces)
• 3/4 cup fine plain bread crumbs, preferably homemade

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the macaroni until barely al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain; return to the pot.

2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the milk and bring to a simmer.

3
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°. Melt 6 tablespoons of the butter in another large saucepan. Add the flour and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes; remove from the heat.

4
Gradually whisk the simmering milk into the flour and butter mixture until smooth. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook over low heat, whisking, until thick and bubbling, about 7 minutes. Stir in the mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add the Cheddar, Gorgonzola and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan and cook over low heat, stirring, just until melted. Fold in the macaroni until coated with sauce. Spread the macaroni in a 3-quart baking dish.

5
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet. Add the bread crumbs and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until coated. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the remaining 3/4 cup of Parmesan. Sprinkle the crumbs over the macaroni and bake for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden and bubbling.

6
Preheat the broiler. Brown the macaroni under the broiler for 10 to 15 seconds; don't scorch the crumbs. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.