Season with more salt to taste if desired. Take off the heat and stir in 4 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. Make sure to keep the milk moving to avoid burning. Cook on medium heat whisking continuously until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Add in flour and whisk constantly for 2 minutes.

Make the cheese sauce: Meanwhile, melt butter in a large pot.

Grease a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Boil pasta: In salted water until al-dente according to package instructions.

Seasonings: This macaroni and cheese recipe is loaded with flavor thanks to the mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper!.

I sometimes like to do half gruyere half sharp cheddar cheese!

Extra sharp cheddar cheese: I love using extra sharp cheddar in baked macaroni and cheese, however, gruyere, gouda, Monterey Jack, or Colby jack would also be amazing in this.

Milk: I use 2% because that is what I typically have on hand.If you are gluten-free you can substitute cornstarch for the flour. Flour: Is used to thicken up the sauce.Butter: I use 1 whole stick of butter in this homemade macaroni and cheese.I love using elbow macaroni however cavatappi pasta would also be great too! Any longer and the noodles will become mushy after baking. Elbow Macaroni: I cook the pasta until al dente.This Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe only takes 45 minutes to make from start to finish. The cheese sauce gets tossed with the tender noodles and baked until golden brown and crispy on top! Then I stir in extra sharp cheddar cheese. This macaroni and cheese recipe starts off with a delicious cheese sauce made of equal parts flour and butter mixed with milk and lots of seasonings. This Macaroni and Cheese is comfort food at its finest. Here are more delicious Side Dish Recipes to enjoy!.What to serve with this Baked Macaroni and Cheese.

Quick an easy mac n cheese dish