Comforting Baked Mac and Cheese

Name: Comforting Baked Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 250–270 g elbow pasta; 3 tbsp butter; 3–4 garlic cloves, chopped; 2½ tbsp all-purpose flour; 1½ cups milk; ½ cup heavy cream; ¼ cup reserved pasta water; ½ tbsp olive oil (or any neutral-flavored oil); 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 tsp paprika, or to taste; 1 tsp mustard powder or mustard sauce; 1 tsp garlic powder, or to taste; 1 tsp onion powder, or to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Salt, to taste

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:25min

This homemade Baked Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food! Made with tender elbow pasta coated in a rich, creamy cheese sauce with cheddar, mozzarella, garlic, and a blend of delicious seasonings, then topped with even more cheese and baked until golden and bubbly. It's incredibly creamy on the inside, with a delicious cheesy top that makes every bite irresistible! The best part? You only need two kinds of cheese to make it, so there's no need to buy a whole collection of fancy cheeses

Updated at: Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:45:27 GMT