Nothing says comfort like a homemade baked mac and cheese. Our favorite version is made with a luscious and creamy sauce that pools in the pasta shells for the ultimate cheesy feel-good food.

Quick Info

⏱️ 60 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 93%

Nutrition

475 cal • 20g protein • 27g carbs • 32g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Vegetarian] • [Easy] • [Dinner] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [Low-Sugar]

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling
• 8 ounces dried pasta shells
• 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 4 ounces American cheese, cubed
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ cups whole milk
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 1 large egg
• 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to …
3. In a large bowl, combine 8 ounces of shred…

…and 10 more steps

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Recipe by: Aleya Zenieris, Tikeyah Whittle • From: Tasty