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Baked Mac and Cheese in a baking pan.
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Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

This baked mac and cheese is smothered in a lusciously creamy sauce and topped with a golden brown cheese crust. Your mouth will be watering before the first bite!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe, Easy Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 569kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 3 cups shredded gouda cheese divided
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta three minutes short of the instructed cooking time. Drain the pasta and return it back to the pot off the heat.
    Uncooked noodles in a bowl.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking continuously.
    Butter and flour in a pot.
  • Slowly pour in the heavy cream and milk and keep whisking. Cook the mixture for five minutes, or until it thickens into a smooth and creamy sauce.
    Cream and milk added to the pot with butter flour mixture.
  • Turn off the heat and add the salt, along with four cups of the cheese. Whisk until the cheese is completely melted. Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir to evenly coat.
    Pasta added to the creamy sauce.
  • Transfer the pasta into a 9x13 baking dish. Top it with the remaining 2 cups of cheese.
    Mac and Cheese in a baking dish with cheese on top.
  • Bake in the oven uncovered for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
    Baked Mac and Cheese with a spoon.

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Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1323IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg