The BEST Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: The BEST Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons dry mustard; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups whole milk; 3 cups shredded havarti cheese (, (approx. 10 ounces total)); 3 cups shredded gouda cheese (, (approx. 10 ounces total)); 1 pound elbow macaroni or any short pasta noodle; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon white ground pepper; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (, optional)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

This baked mac and cheese features a dreamy combination of creamy gouda and havarti cheese for a silky, cheesy homemade mac and cheese sauce that tastes SO MUCH BETTER than the boxed kind.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:10:14 GMT