Baked Macaroni With 3 Cheeses

Yes--3 cheeses! Does it get any better ?!

• 1 lb rotini
• 2 c milk
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 3 Tb unsalted butter
• 1 Tb black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1-1/2 c grated sharp cheddar
• 1-1/2 c grated smoked Gouda

1. Preheat oven to 350. Cook pasta. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain well. Put in a large bowl.

2. Combine milk, cream cheese, butter, pepper, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter and cream cheese have melted (~10 minutes).

3. Toss cheddar and Gouda with pasta. Add hot milk mixture and stir until well-combined. Transfer to a baking dish.

4. Bake until macaroni is set and the top is golden brown (~30 minutes).