# Creamy 5 cheese baked Mac N Cheese

This is a creamy 5 cheese baked Mac N Cheese recipe, which should be allowed to sit for at least 25-30 minutes so the cheese sets for a more set/stiff Mac.

- Total time: 55 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb corkscrew pasta
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cup half & half
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 0.5 lb smoked Gouda, shredded
- 0.5 lb Colby jack, shredded
- 0.5 lb mozzarella, shredded
- 0.5 lb sharp cheddar, shredded
- 0.5 lb cream havarti, shredded
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper

## Instructions

1. Grate cheese blocks and separate them into two large bowls.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3. Add chicken bouillon to the boiling water and mix until combined.
4. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 8 minutes).
5. Drain the pasta and set aside.
6. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
7. Once melted, add half of the seasoning mixture.
8. Mix until combined and add finely chopped garlic, cooking until fragrant.
9. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
10. Gradually add the warmed half and half to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
11. Add heavy cream and continue to cook and whisk until the mixture thickens (about 3-5 minutes).
12. Stir in the rest of smoked paprika, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
13. Add cream cheese and sour cream and mix until well combined.
14. Lower the heat and add the shredded cheddar, smoked Gouda, havarti cheese, Colby jack, and mozzarella cheese, stirring until smooth and melted.
15. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
16. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
17. Preheat your oven to 3500F (1750C).
18. Transfer half of the mac and cheese to a baking dish (9x13), add shredded cheese, and then add the remaining mac and cheese, topping with the remaining shredded cheese.
19. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
20. For the last 4-5 minutes, turn oven to broil until the top is golden brown and crispy.

## Equipment

- large pot
- large saucepan
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- baking dish (9x13)

## Tips

- Allow the mac and cheese to sit for at least 25-30 minutes after baking for a more set/stiff mac.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8URXvPW/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/9dc610df-5b36-4784-9e14-2078ce410c40
- Extracted: 2025-11-23

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