Homemade Baked Macaroni and Cheese

23m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar.
  2. 2Start the roux with butter, roasted garlic paste, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika, waking up the seasonings.
  3. 3Add flour to the mix and whisk immediately to prevent lumps.
  4. 4Gradually add heavy cream (or carnation milk, or both) while continuously whisking until thick.
  5. 5Prepare pasta water with chicken bouillon and a little salt, mix well, add noodles, and stir immediately.
  6. 6Add the shredded cheeses to the roux little by little, mixing until it reaches a desired consistency.
  7. 7Add the al dente noodles to the cheese roux.
  8. 8Add more cheeses little by little to the noodle and roux mixture.
  9. 9Add Dijon mustard to the mixture.
  10. 10Get a baking dish and do not add butter or oil to the bottom.
  11. 11Create the first layer in the baking dish with noodles, a little salt, pepper, smoked paprika, Colby Jack, sharp cheddar, and mozzarella, and a bit more smoked paprika.
  12. 12Lay a second batch of noodles on top and repeat the layering process until all noodles are fully covered with cheese.
  13. 13Add smoked gouda to the top.
  14. 14Bake covered at 330 degrees for about 20 minutes.
  15. 15Bake uncovered on broil for about 2 to 3 minutes until everything is bubbling on top.

Ingredients

  • mozzarella
  • Colby Jack
  • sharp cheddar
  • butter
  • roasted garlic paste
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • smoked paprika
  • flour
  • heavy cream
  • carnation milk
  • chicken bouillon
  • noodles
  • Dijon mustard
  • smoked gouda

Equipment

baking dish

Tips

  • Whisk flour immediately to avoid lumps.
  • Add heavy cream little by little while whisking.
  • Trust the process for the roux to thicken.
  • Add shredded cheeses to the roux little by little.
  • Do not add butter or oil to the baking dish, the cheese will prevent sticking.