Baked gouda mac and cheese takes a classic comfort dish and gives it a rich, smoky upgrade. Creamy, tender noodles are coated in a velvety cheese sauce where gouda melts beautifully, adding a subtle depth that sets it apart from traditional versions. As it bakes, the top turns golden and crisp, creating the perfect contrast to the smooth, indulgent center. It’s the kind of dish that feels a little elevated but still deeply comforting—perfect for family dinners, holidays, or anytime you want mac and cheese with a little extra character.
Homemade Mac & Cheese
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Serves: 4–5
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
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Ingredients
❍ 1 pound elbow noodles
❍ 2 cups extra sharp white cheddar cheese
❍ ¼ cup butter
❍ ¼ cup flour
❍ 1 cup milk
❍ 2 cups heavy whipping cream
❍ ½ teaspoon salt
❍ ½ teaspoon pepper
❍ 1 teaspoon dry mustard
❍ Bread crumbs
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Directions
1. Cook Noodles: In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Make roux:
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Slowly whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute, until thickened.
3. Create sauce base:
Whisk in milk, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Continue stirring until the mixture becomes bubbly and slightly thickened.
4. Add cheese:
Stir in cheese until fully melted and smooth. (Cut or shred cheese into small pieces so it melts quickly.)
5. Combine:
Add the cooked noodles to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated.
6. Top and broil:
Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the top. Place in the oven and broil for about 2 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown.
7. Optional:
Top with green onion.
Homemade Mac & Cheese
Difficulty: Easy4-5
servings30
minutes2
minutesIngredients
1 pound elbow noodles
2 cups extra sharp white cheddar cheese
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
1 cup milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Bread crumbs
Directions
- Cook noodles:
In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. - Make roux:
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Slowly whisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute, until thickened. - Create sauce base:
Whisk in milk, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, and dry mustard. Continue stirring until the mixture becomes bubbly and slightly thickened. - Add cheese:
Stir in cheese until fully melted and smooth. (Cut or shred cheese into small pieces so it melts quickly.) - Combine:
Add the cooked noodles to the cheese sauce and stir until well coated. - Top and broil:
Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly over the top. Place in the oven and broil for about 2 minutes, or until the bread crumbs are golden brown. - Optional:
Top with green onion
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