Three-Cheese Macaroni

ACTIVE TIME: 30 min. TOTAL TIME: 45 min. SERVES: 6

Panko topping adds irresistible crunch to our extra-creamy take on the comfort-food classic

8 oz. elbow macaroni

2 Tbs. butter

2 Tbs. all-purpose flour

1 1⁄2 cups milk

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1⁄2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

6 Tbs. panko breadcrumbs

Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1 Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 6 (6 oz.) heatproof bowls or ramekins; reserve. In large pot of salted boiling water, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well; reserve.

2 In large pot, melt butter over low heat. Add flour; cook stirring constantly, 30 sec. Stir in milk. Increase heat to medium. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring, 1 min. Add Cheddar, Parmesan and Gruyère; cook, stirring, until melted. Remove from heat; stir in macaroni. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among ramekins; top with breadcrumbs. Bake until golden, about 15 min. If desired, broil, then serve sprinkled with chopped parsley, if using.

Per serving: Cal. 377 Pro. 16g Carb. 39g Fiber 2g Sug. 4g Chol. 51mg Sod. 421mg Total fat: 18g Sat. 10g Trans. 0g