White Macaroni And Cheese - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
4 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter in the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the flour and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it smells slightly nutty.
Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Remove from the heat and stir in the mozzarella, monterey jack, 1/2 cup parmesan, pepper, salt, paprika, basil, oregano, and parsley.
Pour over the elbow noodles and mix until combined.
Pour into a greased square baking dish and bake for 20-30 minutes in the oven or until bubbling.
Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions: Grilled steak, broccoli, boiled potatoes, fried chicken, and honey glazed ham.