Baked Mac And Cheese Recipe Recipes Net

Ingredients

2tbspbutter

2tbspflour

2¼cupswater

4cupsmilk,use whole milk

1lbcorkscrew pasta,like cavatappi or cellentani

¾tspsalt

¼tspgarlic powder

¼tsponion powder

½tspsmoked paprika

¼tspblack pepper

5cupscheddar cheese,shredded, divided use

1cupmozzarella cheese,shredded

cooking spray

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 3 to 4 quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the flour, then whisk for 30 seconds until combined.

Pour in the water, then whisk until smooth and just thickened. Add the milk, then whisk until combined.

Stir in the pasta, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and pepper, then bring the mixture to a simmer.

Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.

Turn the heat to low, then stir in 4 cups of cheddar cheese and the mozzarella. Keep stirring until the sauce is smooth.

Spread the pasta mixture into an even layer in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar cheese over the top.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the pasta is bubbling.

Serve warm, and enjoy!