Baked Mac & Cheese
Directions
- 1Grate all the cheeses using a cheese grater.
- 2Combine all grated cheeses in one pan.
- 3Cook the elbow noodles in boiling water, adding a little chicken bouillon.
- 4Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot.
- 5Add 3 cups of heavy whipping cream to the melted butter and heat it up.
- 6Gradually add half of the grated cheese to the heated heavy whipping cream, mixing continuously from the bottom.
- 7Add Creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- 8Add the cooked elbow noodles into the cheese sauce and mix until well incorporated.
- 9Pour half of the noodle and cheese mixture into a baking dish.
- 10Sprinkle a layer of grated cheese over the first layer of noodles.
- 11Add the remaining noodle and cheese mixture to the baking dish.
- 12Cover the top with the remaining grated cheese.
- 13Sprinkle paprika and parsley on top of the cheese.
- 14Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes uncovered.
- 15Broil for 2 minutes to get a nice golden-brown top, making sure not to walk away from the stove.
- 16Let the mac and cheese cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Elbow Noodles
- 16 ounces Colby Jack
- 16 ounces Mild Cheddar
- 8 ounces Smoked Gouda
- 8 ounces Mozzarella
- 8 ounces Sharp Cheddar
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- Chicken Bouillon
- Creole Seasoning
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Parsley
Equipment
Cheese graterPanPotBaking dishOven
Tips
- Let your mac and cheese cool for about 10 minutes before digging into it for the best consistency.
- Ensure heavy whipping cream heats up before adding cheese to prevent rubberiness.
- Mix cheese and cream thoroughly, scraping the bottom to prevent sticking.
- When broiling, do not walk away from the stove.
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