Creamy Mac N' Cheese Recipe

Name: Creamy Mac N' Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fusili pasta; 1 ounce flour; 1 ounce unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon hot Spanish paprika; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups whole milk; 3 cups gouda, shredded; 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup garlic bread crumbs; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, for topping; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound fusili pasta
1 ounce flour
1 ounce unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon hot Spanish paprika
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups whole milk
3 cups gouda, shredded
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup garlic bread crumbs
1 cup grated cheddar cheese, for topping
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1
Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2
Preheat oven to broil.
3
Meanwhile, in a large, nonstick pot over medium high heat, add butter. Let it warm up and then whisk in flour, paprika, mustard powder, cayenne, and nutmeg. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it starts to turn a pale white. You've got the start of a white roux (except it'll be a tad red because of the paprika and the cayenne)!
4
Slowly add little increments of the milk so the roux doesn't get lumpy, and once you have a smooth mixture, add the rest of the milk. Bring mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly. Cook until thick enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and whisk in cream cheese and the gouda. It will melt without being on the burner.
5
Mix cooked pasta with sauce and place into a greased baking dish. Top with the shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs and parmesan. Broil until brown and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.

964

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fusili pasta, 1 ounce flour, 1 ounce unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder, and more.

Yes, Creamy Mac N' Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Mac N' Cheese

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