Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese made with lots of gouda cheese, sprinkled with smoked paprika, then baked until perfection!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
3 cups of dry macaroni noodles
5 cups of shredded gouda cheese
3 cups light cream
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Topping
More shredded gouda to cover the top
Smoked paprika
Instructions
1. Cook and drain the noodles, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. While the noodles are cooking, in a large pan over medium-low heat melt the butter and whisk in the flour and dry mustard. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the light cream and heat over medium heat for 5 minutes to thicken, stirring occasionally.
4. Whisk in the 5 cups of gouda a little at a time, season with the salt and garlic powder. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and you have a smooth sauce.
5. Add the cooked noodles to the casserole dish then pour the cheese sauce over top. Stir so all the noodles are generously covered. Sprinkle the top with more gouda and as much smoked paprika as you’d like.
6. Bake for 15 minutes, then broil until the top is browned and bubbling.