Indulge in a creamy, delicious homemade baked gouda mac and cheese for the ultimate comfort food! This easy-to-follow recipe has a rich, creamy texture and is ready in just 45 minutes!
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Add salt to a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook macaroni until al dente. Set aside.
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Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and cook until translucent about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the flour, mustard powder, pepper, and salt. Let the flour cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
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Slowly pour in milk, stirring or whisking continuously, and cook until thickened.
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Add in the shredded cheeses and stir until it melts into a creamy cheese sauce.
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Remove from heat. Stir in the cooked pasta after draining. Transfer the macaroni to the prepared baking dish.
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Top with remaining cheese in an even layer. Bake until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Use gouda cheese with a high fat content for maximum creaminess and flavor. - A little salt and pepper goes a long way when it comes to this gouda mac and cheese.