Baked Mac and Cheese – Mom on Timeout (Video)

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Rich and oh-so-creamy, this Baked Mac and Cheese is comfort food at its best!  Perfect as a side dish or weeknight dinner, this is one recipe you’ll want to make on repeat!  This recipe comes from Trish over at Mom on Timeout, and I love that it was truly easy to put together and really very creamy.  It was devoured by my family, and I hope that you’ll give it a try and head on over to give Trish a big thanks for this awesome deliciousness!

For this recipe, I used my Pampered Chef 12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet and my Stone Rectangular Baker With Tray:

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Gruyere cheese shredded
• salt and pepper to taste

For the Topping

• 1 1/2 cups panko crumbs
• 4 tablespoons butter melted
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese shredded
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Shred Gruyere, cheddar, and Parmesan cheese; set aside.

Cook macaroni according to package directions, minus one minute under al dente.  Drain when finished, adding olive oil to the pasta to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F/175⁰C.

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add flour, whisking for one full minute until beginning to bubble, and slightly golden in color.

Slowly pour in the milk and heavy cream, whisking to fully incorporate.  Once mixture is bubbling and thick, continue to whisk and cook an additional 2 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. 

Add four cups of the Gruyere and cheddar cheese to the mixture one cup at a time, whisking between each addition to combine.

Add the pasta to the cheese sauce, gently stirring until pasta is fully incorporated with the cheese.

Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese to a 9 x 13 baker, followed by the remaining shredded Gruyere and cheddar cheeses. Top with the remainder of the pasta.

Make the Topping:

Combine Panko crumbs, smoked paprika, and melted butter. Pour over macaroni and cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown, and the macaroni and cheese is bubbling.

Serve immediately.

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Happy cooking!
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