Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Easy Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
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; 3 cups shredded gouda cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
569 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Easy Baked Mac and Cheese

Charles Herrera

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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!

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Ingredients

Servings

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.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, whisking continuously.
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.
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.
Transfer the pasta into a 9x13 baking dish. Top it with the remaining 2 cups of cheese.
Bake in the oven uncovered for about 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 569kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 335mg (14%) Potassium 283mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1323IU (26%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 131mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 569 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	569kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	51g	17%
Protein	12g	24%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	22g	110%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	0.5g	25%
Cholesterol	105mg	35%
Sodium	335mg	14%
Potassium	283mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1323IU	26%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	0%
Calcium	131mg	13%
Iron	1mg	6%