Mind-Blowing Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe | Clare Greco

Mind-Blowing Southern Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe | Clare Greco

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Ultimate Southern mac and cheese with 5 different cheeses, extra creamy sauce, and crispy top. Comfort food perfection ready in 40 minutes!

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Cooking tools:

  • Oven
  • Pot
  • Colander
  • Grater
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Kitchen scale
  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Tongs
  • Cooking spoon
  • Plate
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta noodles (elbow or rotini preferred)
  • 7 tablespoons room temperature butter, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3½ cups half and half
  • ¼ cup whipped cream cheese
  • 12 oz medium cheddar cheese, shredded (reserve 1 cup for topping)
  • 8 oz Colby Jack cheese, shredded (reserve 1 cup for topping)
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded (reserve 1 cup for topping)
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 oz white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

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