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Super Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
If cooking from refrigeration
1 hr
 

The most creamy, gooey and delicious baked mac and cheese.

Course: BBQ, Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked, baked mac and cheese, Cheese, creamy, Mac & Cheese, Macaroni
Servings: 8
Author: Rex
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. Dry elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Milk Whole Milk
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 12 oz Velveeta cheese Cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 4 cups Grated Sharp cheddar cheese Divided into two, 2 Cup portions
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Dry Mustard
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
Instructions
  1. Prep Work: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and set aside.

  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

  3. Place the 1 lb. of dry elbows into the boiling pot of water. Cook the pasta for 1 minute less than the package suggestion for al dente (Roughly 8 minutes).

  4. Drain the pasta and set aside.

  5. While your pasta is boiling, melt butter in a large Dutch oven (about 6 or 7 quarts) over medium heat. Add flour and whisk constantly for about 1 minute or until the roux starts to have a nutty aroma.

  6. Gradually, whisk in the milk and half and half. Bring to a boil over medium heat, while whisking constantly. Remove from heat after combined.

  7. Whisk in the Worcestershire sauce and add all of the Velveeta cheese and 2 cups fo the cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and smooth.

  8. Stir in the salt, dry mustard, pepper and nutmeg. Add cooked, drained pasta and fold to coat.

  9. Transfer your mixture to your pre-greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of grated cheddar on top.

  10. Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted on top and the sauce is bubbly.

  11. For a crispier, browner top, pop the dish under the boiler for about 2 minutes.