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Creamiest Baked Mac and Cheese
1 hServes 8Nutri-Score D€€€
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1 h
1 hCreamiest Baked Mac and Cheese
what you need
Ingredients
cavatappi pastaGrains454 g
Gouda (shredded)Dairy227 g- sharp white cheddar (shredded)Dairy227 g
- Gruyère (shredded)Dairy227 g
- sharp cheddar (shredded)Dairy227 g
unsalted butterDairy42 g
garlic (minced)Produce5 pieces
all purpose flourPantry24 g- evaporated milkDairy355 ml
- heavy creamDairy540 ml
onion powderSpices8 g
garlic powderSpices8 g
paprikaSpices1 g
black pepperSpices1 g- chicken bouillonPantry8 g
per serving
Nutrition
765kcal
- Carbs
- 53 g
- Proteins
- 26 g
- Fat
- 50 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Grater
Saucepan
Whisk
Stockpot
Baking dish
Mixing bowl
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Shred and mix the cheeses
- Shred the Gouda, sharp white cheddar, Gruyère and sharp cheddar.
- Mix the cheeses together in a bowl and set aside.
- Step 2
Cook the pasta
- Boil the cavatappi in salted water until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- Step 3
Make the garlic butter base
- Add the butter and garlic to a pot over medium heat.
- Cook until the garlic is fragrant.
- Step 4
Build the béchamel
- Add the flour and whisk to combine.
- Gradually pour in the evaporated milk, whisking continuously until smooth and creamy.
- Step 5
Add cream and spices
- Once thickened, add the heavy cream, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper and chicken bouillon.
- Mix to combine.
- Step 6
Melt in the cheese
- Gradually add the shredded cheese, reserving a quarter of it for topping.
- Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and velvety.
- Step 7
Combine pasta and sauce
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well, making sure every piece is evenly coated.
- Step 8
Assemble and bake
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with the reserved cheese.
- Bake at 350°F for 20–24 minutes.
- Broil for 3–5 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
most cooked first