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Baked Mac and Cheese
Bakeanna

Baked Mac and Cheese

Learn to make the ultimate baked mac and cheese with a creamy cheese sauce, golden top, and rich flavor. This easy recipe serves 6-8 and takes just 45 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Pasta
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • Curved pasta elbow or similar
  • Olive oil for tossing pasta
  • Butter
  • Minced garlic
  • Milk
  • Heavy cream
  • Salt & black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • Cheddar cheese shredded
  • Gouda cheese shredded
  • Parmesan cheese grated (for topping)

Method
 

  1. Boil the pasta until just before al dente. Drain, toss with a little olive oil, and set aside.
  2. In a pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add milk and heavy cream, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Let the sauce simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add mozzarella, cheddar, and gouda. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix until well coated.
  7. Transfer half the pasta to a baking dish, sprinkle with extra cheese, then add the remaining pasta.
  8. Top generously with more cheese.
  9. Broil at *180°C* until golden and bubbly.
  10. Finish with grated Parmesan and serve warm.