Easy Homemade Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 3/4 Cups Milk
- 1 Cup Shredded Gruyere Cheese
- 1 Quart Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 1/2 Cup AP Flour
- 2 Tbsp Seasoned Salt
- 2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Also Needed
- 1 box Noodles
- Optional Toppings
Method
Prep
- Boil the noodles around 75% of the way to done. Drain and set them aside.
- Shred your cheese and set it aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
Make the Sauce
- Melt the butter in a pot big enough for all ingredients and whisk in the flour until fully combined.
- Add in the heavy cream and milk, continuing to whisk. Cook over medium heat until the mixture has reduced and thickened (about the consistency of sweetened condensed milk).
- Turn off the heat and add the spices, stirring to combine.
- Add 3/4 of your shredded cheese and stir until it is completely melted. Retain the rest of your cheese for the top.
Combine and Bake
- Add the noodles to your pot of sauce and stir to combine. Pour the entire mixture into a casserole dish and top with cheese and any optional toppings.
- Bake in the oven for 35 minutes. For a crispier top, finish with a five minute broil.