By thechunkychef.com
Creamy Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese
Instructions
Prep:20minCook:15min
This baked mac and cheese is a family favorite recipe, loved by children and adults.
Updated at: Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:03:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
59
Moderate
Glycemic Load
33
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories865.9 kcal (43%)
Total Fat54.8 g (78%)
Carbs56.2 g (22%)
Sugars7.3 g (8%)
Protein37.1 g (74%)
Sodium1171.3 mg (59%)
Fiber2.1 g (7%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings
1 lbdried elbow pasta
½ cupunsalted butter
½ cupall purpose flour
1 ½ cupswhole milk
2 ½ cupshalf and half
4 cupscheddar cheese
shredded medium, divided, measured after shredding
2 cupsGruyere cheese
shredded, divided, measured after shredding
½ Tbspsalt
½ tspblack pepper
¼ tsppaprika
smoked paprika is our favorite
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Notes
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1 disliked
Delicious
Makes leftovers
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Easy
Kid-friendly
