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Baked Mac and Cheese

Regine Brinson
Baked mac and cheese features al dente pasta in a creamy sauce, baked until bubbly with a golden, crispy top—pure comfort food bliss!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • Baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cavatappi noodles
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 oz medium cheddar
  • 8 oz mozzarella
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar
  • 4 oz smoked gouda cheese
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • ½ tbsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tbsp garlic powder
  • 8 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 tbsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Grate all cheese and set aside.
  • Bring chicken bone broth to a boil and add in pasta. Cook to al dente. Strain pasta and place in a separate bowl.
  • Add 2 tbsp of butter to pasta, 2 oz of sharp cheddar, and half of seasonings. Stir to combine.
  • To a skillet on medium high, add in remaining butter. Once melted, add in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add in half and half and stir until thickened. Add in remaining seasonings and stir until combined
  • Add in half of all remaining cheeses and stir sauce until is smooth.
  • Combine pasta with cheese sauce and stir to ensure the two are well combined.
  • To your baking dish, layer pasta, and cheese, and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350℉ for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and the top is golden. Enjoy!