# Viral Mac & Cheese

This is a foolproof, creamy, and cheesy mac and cheese recipe perfect for Thanksgiving.

- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Gouda cheese
- sharp cheddar cheese
- mozzarella cheese
- Colby Jack cheese
- unsalted butter
- 6 cups heavy cream
- spices
- chicken bouillon
- noodles

## Instructions

1. Grate a mix of Gouda, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Colby Jack cheeses. Set aside any ungrateable cheese chunks.
2. Melt unsalted butter.
3. Add six cups of heavy cream (about a quart and a half) to the melted butter and let it simmer.
4. Slowly add about half of the grated cheese into the simmering cream mixture.
5. Toss in your preferred spices.
6. Add chicken bouillon to boiling water.
7. Cook noodles according to package instructions.
8. Strain the cooked noodles.
9. Start adding some of the cheese sauce to the noodles, mixing to incorporate.
10. Incorporate the reserved cheese chunks from earlier.
11. Add a little more seasoning as you go.
12. Once all cheese sauce is incorporated, begin layering the pan.
13. Lay about half of the noodles neatly in the pan.
14. Add another layer of cheese, ensuring it's fully covered.
15. Add another layer of noodles.
16. Add a little more sauce at the end.
17. Fully cover with some more cheese.
18. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
19. Broil at the end for a golden finish.

## Tips

- Use good quality cheese.
- Keep spices simple.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, then broil at the end for a golden finish.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZThrbVB3E/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/32c28c9a-2f9e-4400-b8b3-a27d7bcc30e2
- Extracted: 2026-01-16

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