Baked Mac and Cheese

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water according to packaging instructions.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter and whisk in the all-purpose flour. Whisk for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the milk. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Once the sauce thickens, add the cheddar cheese and gouda cheese, dry mustard, and season generously with salt and pepper. Stir in the cooked macaroni and check for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 5

In a small skillet melt 3 tbsp of butter. Stir in the breadcrumbs and paprika. Cook until golden.

Step 6

Place the macaroni in a 9x13 greased baking dish. Top the macaroni with the breadcrumb mixture and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Step 7

Enjoy!