World’s Best Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
Ultra-creamy, ultra-cheesy baked mac and cheese with a golden, bubbly top and insane cheese pull. Made with a blend of mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar, this comfort-food classic is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or when you just want the real mac and cheese experience.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
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Ingredients
- •1 lb pasta (cavatappi)
- •1 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded
- •1 lb Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- •½ lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- •1 tsp chicken bouillon
- •1 tsp garlic powder
- •1 tsp smoked paprika
- •3 tbsp unsalted butter
- •3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- •16 oz evaporated milk
- •2 cups heavy cream
- •1 tbsp Dijon mustard (or slightly less, to taste)
Nutrition Facts
6 servings (6 servings)
650Calories
Total Fat40g
62%Cholesterol110mg
37%Sodium720mg
31%Total Carbohydrate45g
16%Dietary Fiber2g
7%Total Sugars6g
Protein32g
64%* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Instructions
- 1Cook pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 3In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- 4Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- 5Slowly whisk in evaporated milk and heavy cream until smooth.
- 6Add chicken bouillon, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and Dijon mustard.
- 7Stir in cheeses gradually, reserving a small handful for topping.
- 8Fold in cooked pasta until fully coated.
- 9Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- 10Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- 11Rest 5–10 minutes, then serve hot with maximum cheese pull.
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