# Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

This is a simple recipe for creamy baked mac and cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.

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

## Ingredients

- Water
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 200 g Macaroni
- 50 g Butter
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1.5 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp All purpose flour
- 500 ml Milk
- 4 tbsp Cream
- 100 g Shredded mozzarella & cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp Pasta water
- Shredded cheese
- Parsley

## Instructions

1. Add water to a pot.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water.
3. Add 200g of macaroni to the boiling water.
4. Cook the macaroni for 8-10 minutes.
5. Drain the water from the cooked macaroni.
6. Melt 50g of butter in a pan.
7. Add 1 tablespoon of garlic powder.
8. Add 1 1/2 tablespoon of paprika.
9. Add 1 teaspoon of pepper.
10. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
11. Fry the mixture for 1 minute.
12. Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
13. Fry for 2 minutes.
14. Pour in 500ml of milk.
15. Mix until combined.
16. Cook until it thickens.
17. Add 4 tablespoons of cream.
18. Mix well.
19. Add 100g of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
20. Mix well until the cheese is melted and combined.
21. Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce.
22. Mix well.
23. Add 3-4 tablespoons of pasta water.
24. Mix well.
25. Spread a layer of mac and cheese in a baking tray.
26. Add a layer of shredded cheese.
27. Add another layer of mac and cheese.
28. Cover the top with shredded cheese.
29. Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.
30. Grill on high (top rack) for another 5 minutes to get a crispy crust.
31. Garnish with parsley.

## Equipment

- Pot
- Stirring spoon
- Pan
- Ladle
- Baking tray
- Oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Q-fOYY3-xFI?feature=share
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/87e06cd4-b5cc-47f8-a44d-3237418be026
- Extracted: 2025-11-20

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