Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese

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This is the perfect Thanksgiving mac and cheese recipe 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 pound fusilli pasta – 6 tablespoons  unsalted butter  – ¼ cup all purpose flour – 3 ½ cups whole milk – 16 ounces gouda cheese – 16 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese – 4 ½ ounces pretzels – ½ teaspoon garlic powder – ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning – ½ teaspoon onion powder

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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

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