Baked White Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Baked white mac and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food! Made with a creamy, rich béchamel sauce, Gouda, white cheddar cheese, all topped with a pretzel crust.

Here's what you'll need...

You'll Need:

– 1 lb fusilli – 4 tbsp unsalted butter – ¼ cup flour – 3 ½ cups whole milk – 2 cups gouda  – 2 cups sharp white cheddar

You'll Need:

– 2 ½ cups pretzels  – ½ tsp garlic powder – ½ tsp onion powder – ½ tsp Italian seasoning – 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Equipment:

- Large pot - Heavy bottom saucepan - 9 x 13 pan

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375° F. Cook the fusilli according to package directions until al dente. Drain completely. 

Instructions:

Meanwhile, in a heavy bottom saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once completely melted, add in flour and whisk for 2-3 minutes.

Instructions:

Turn heat to medium, and add in the milk, while continuing to whisk. Allow milk to heat, but not boil (about 7 minutes).

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Once the milk is very hot, remove pot from heat. Slowly add in the cheese one handful at a time, continuing to stir. Add in cooked fusilli and stir together.

Instructions:

Transfer mac & cheese to a greased 9 x 13" pan. Pulse the pretzels and spices in a food processor until they are a fine powder.

Instructions:

Add in 2 tablespoons of room temperature butter until well combined. Sprinkle on top of mac & cheese.

Instructions:

Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until top is golden and bubbly.

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