Super Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
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An incredibly rich and decadent baked macaroni and cheese made with five different freshly grated cheeses, sour cream, and cream cheese for the ultimate velvety texture. Perfectly seasoned and baked until bubbly, it makes for the ultimate holiday side dish.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Freshly grate the cheeses and boil the macaroni in water seasoned with chicken bouillon and salt. → Make a roux by melting butter, sautéing garlic, cooking the flour, and whisking in the milk and heavy cream. → Whisk in cream cheese, sour cream, most of the grated cheeses, and the seasonings until smooth. → Combine the cooked pasta, cheese sauce, and extra cheddar, then pour the mixture into a baking dish. → Top with the remaining cheese and smoked paprika, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Freshly grate the cheeses and boil the macaroni in water seasoned with chicken bouillon and salt. → Make a roux by melting butter, sautéing garlic, cooking the flour, and whisking in the milk and heavy cream. → Whisk in cream cheese, sour cream, most of the grated cheeses, and the seasonings until smooth. → Combine the cooked pasta, cheese sauce, and extra cheddar, then pour the mixture into a baking dish. → Top with the remaining cheese and smoked paprika, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes.
Introduction
An incredibly rich and decadent baked macaroni and cheese made with five different freshly grated cheeses, sour cream, and cream cheese for the ultimate velvety texture. Perfectly seasoned and baked until bubbly, it makes for the ultimate holiday side dish.
Step 1
Grate all the cheese blocks (Gouda, sharp yellow cheddar, white cheddar, and Colby jack) using a box grater and set them aside in a large bowl.
Step 2
Fill a large pot with water and add the chicken bouillon and salt. Cover and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
Step 3
Add the elbow macaroni to the boiling water and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 4
In a separate pot, melt the two sticks of butter over medium heat.
Step 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Always grate your cheese from blocks rather than buying pre-shredded cheese, as block cheese melts much smoother without powdery anti-caking agents.
Seasoning the pasta boiling water with chicken bouillon and salt injects deep flavor directly into the macaroni.
Baking with foil on top helps retain the moisture and prevents the top layer of cheese from burning before the inside gets fully hot.
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