Name: Gouda Mac and Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Californian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 6 tbsp butter, divided; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 8 oz package of cream cheese; 1 lb Gouda cheese, grated plus more for topping; 2 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1 cup(s) shredded mozzarella, cheddar or any cheese of your preference

Ingredients

Servings:

2 tbsp

chicken bouillon powder

1 lb

elbow macaroni

6 tbsp

butter, divided

2 tbsp

all-purpose flour

1 cup(s)

heavy cream

8 oz package of cream cheese

1 lb

Gouda cheese, grated plus more for topping

2 tbsp

garlic powder

2 tbsp

onion powder

1 tsp

paprika

1 cup(s)

shredded mozzarella, cheddar or any cheese of your preference

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Directions 7 steps | 65 Minutes

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Fill a pot with water and add the chicken bouillon powder. Bring to a boil.

Gouda Mac and Cheese Recipe: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Once the water comes to a boil, add the elbow macaroni to the water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain the elbow macaroni into the baking dish and add four tablespoons of butter to melt.

Gouda Mac and Cheese Recipe: Once the water comes to a boil, add the elbow macaroni to the water and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente.

Step 3

Prepare the cheese sauce. In a skillet over medium heat, add the butter, two tablespoons of all-purpose flour and heavy cream. Stir and let the mixture come to a boil.

Gouda Mac and Cheese Recipe: Prepare the cheese sauce.

Step 4

Once the mixture comes to a boil, add the cream cheese, Gouda cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. Stir until all of the cheese melts. Adjust the consistency of the sauce to your preference. Add the water to thin out the cheese sauce or more cheese to thicken. Once the cheese is melted let it simmer for 5 minutes.