Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese

5 from 1 vote

Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese

Make creamy homemade mac and cheese from scratch with tender pasta and a rich, velvety cheese sauce. An easy comfort food side dish!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course, Side Dish, lunch, dinner, holiday meal, party food, barbecue, main

Cuisine: American

Keyword: kid-friendly, Creamy homemade mac and cheese, cheese sauce, cheese, pasta, side dish, comfort food, grillin with dad recipes, homemade recipe., oven-baked, broiled

Servings: People

Author: Maciek Zurawski

Ingredients

1 lb Cavatappi pasta
1 lb Colby jack cheese
1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb Cheddar cheese
3 tbsp Unsalted butter
2 tbsp Flour
1 tbsp All purpose seasoning
2 tsp Chicken bouillon
2 cups Heavy cream
12 oz Evaporated milk
2 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

Fill your pot with water, bring to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon and drop in the pasta.
Cook the pasta until it's al dente. Drain and set aside. Do not rinse with water.
Shred all the cheese, mix together and set aside.
In a large saucepan or pot over low/medium heat, melt the butter. Add the remaining chicken bouillon and Dad's All Purposes Rub and mix together.
Gradually add in the flour and whisk continuously for about 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Add the evaporated milk, dijon mustard and continue whisking until everything is combined. Keep the heat low and cook for 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and gradually add the shredded cheeses, stirring between additions until the cheese has melted into the sauce. Only use 3/4 of the cheese.
Add the cooked pasta into the cheesy sauce and gently mix together, covering every piece.
Add about half of the creamy homemade mac and cheese into an oven safe dish. Add about half of the leftover cheese on top and pour in the rest of the cheesy pasta. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 20 minutes.
Set for broil and roast the top for 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the top
Remove from the oven, sprinkle some parsley over the top and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Other cheese to consider:

Gruyere: Brings a rich, slightly nutty flavor.
Pepper Jack: Spicy and creamy. Perfect for a little kick.
Smoked Gouda: Adds a subtle smoky flavor that works especially well alongside grilled and smoked meats.

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