Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces gouda (shredded); 8 ounces mozzarella (shredded); 8 ounces colby jack (shredded); 12 ounces sharp cheddar (shredded); 1 pound of pasta of choice ((I used medium size elbow macaroni)); 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper; ½ teaspoon ground sweet paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon ((I like Better Than Bouillon), skip if you want to make vegetarian); 2 1/2 cups evaporated milk (from 2 cans of evaporated milk); 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:35min

This creamy baked macaroni and cheese is the best of both worlds: creamy on the inside with a crispy crackily top. This recipe uses four cheeses, but use what you can and like!

Updated at: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:01:31 GMT