Triple Cheese Twists

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023
Our stovetop macaroni and cheese is extra special, thanks to the buttery crumb topping. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Triple Cheese Twists Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in 4 tablespoons butter until tender. Stir in the flour until blended. Gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cheeses until melted.
  2. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir in bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Drain pasta; toss with cheese sauce. Sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 527 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 644mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.