Ultra-creamy inside, golden and bubbly on top – the ultimate comfort food
🕒 Prep Time
15 minutes
🔥 Bake Time
25–30 minutes
🍽 Servings
6 servings
🧾 Ingredients
Pasta
- 12 oz (340 g) elbow macaroni
- Salt (for boiling water)
Creamy Cheese Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups warm milk
- 1 cup heavy cream (for extra creaminess)
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder (optional, but recommended)
Topping (Optional but Delicious)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
