Classic Baked Mac & Cheese

Name: Classic Baked Mac & Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces short pasta; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 3 1/2 cups half & half (substitute whole milk); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 16 ounces medium yellow cheddar cheese (shredded); 16 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

This classic baked mac & cheese is super creamy, cheesy, and topped with a layer of perfectly crispy cheese! It's an easy, kid-friendly side dish for anytime of year but I especially love serving it for Thanksgiving!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:06:25 GMT