# Baked Mac & Cheese

This is an easy, cheesy, creamy baked mac and cheese recipe perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday.

- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Grate all the cheeses using a cheese grater.
2. Combine all grated cheeses in one pan.
3. Cook the elbow noodles in boiling water, adding a little chicken bouillon.
4. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot.
5. Add 3 cups of heavy whipping cream to the melted butter and heat it up.
6. Gradually add half of the grated cheese to the heated heavy whipping cream, mixing continuously from the bottom.
7. Add Creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce and mix well.
8. Add the cooked elbow noodles into the cheese sauce and mix until well incorporated.
9. Pour half of the noodle and cheese mixture into a baking dish.
10. Sprinkle a layer of grated cheese over the first layer of noodles.
11. Add the remaining noodle and cheese mixture to the baking dish.
12. Cover the top with the remaining grated cheese.
13. Sprinkle paprika and parsley on top of the cheese.
14. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes uncovered.
15. Broil for 2 minutes to get a nice golden-brown top, making sure not to walk away from the stove.
16. Let the mac and cheese cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- Cheese grater
- Pan
- Pot
- Baking dish
- Oven

## 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.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-11-19

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