Description
This creamy Gouda Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food 🧀✨. Rich, smoky, and irresistibly cheesy — perfect for cozy dinners, holidays, or any day you crave pure indulgence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz elbow macaroni (or any short pasta)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded Gouda cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional topping: breadcrumbs toasted in butter
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream until smooth. Continue stirring until sauce thickens slightly.
- Reduce heat and add shredded Gouda and cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cheese sauce with cooked pasta and mix well.
- Optional: Transfer to a baking dish, top with buttered breadcrumbs, and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy your gooey, rich Gouda Mac and Cheese!
Notes
💡 Tip: For a smoky twist, use smoked Gouda or add crispy bacon bits on top. Great as a main dish or side for BBQs and family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes, Pasta, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop and Broil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, gouda mac, cheesy pasta, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy mac and cheese