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    Home » Recipes » Gourmet Mac & Cheese

    Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese

    Published on November 30, 2021 - Updated on June 30, 2022 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    If you are a fan of Gouda, you will love this Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese recipe. Super cheesy with a nice crunchy topping!
    baked gouda mac and cheese

    This Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese recipe is probably one of my absolute favorite macaroni and cheese recipes. And that's saying a lot given I've published over 20 Gourmet Mac & Cheese recipes.

    baked gouda mac and cheese
    Mac and Cheese mixture ready to be baked

    I'm often asked what makes a good mac & cheese. In my opinion, perfectly cooked noodles (al dente) is a must. Getting the cheese nice and creamy is also important. But for me, the mustard powder takes a plain macaroni and cheese up a couple of notches. Oh, and a nice crunchy topping doesn't hurt either.

    baked gouda mac and cheese

    💭 What is Al Dente

    When making Mac and Cheese, it's important to cook the pasta al dente to ensure to best texture possible. If you are not familiar with the term "al dente", it means cooking the pasta so it's still chewy and firm and that it will hold its shape when the sauce is added to it.

    baked gouda mac and cheese

    💭 Recipe Tip

    While you can pretty much use any brand of cream cheese, I highly recommend you use Philadelphia brand cream cheese. You will taste the difference.

    philadelphia cream cheese

    For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
    • Easy BBQ Chicken Pizza
    • Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
    • Low and Slow Mac and Cheese
    • Easy Baked Mac and Cheese
    baked gouda mac and cheese

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Elbow Macaroni, Unsalted Butter, All Purpose Flour, Ground Dry Mustard, Half and Half, Cream Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Gouda Cheese and Panko Bread Crumbs.

    🥣 How to make Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni al dente.
    In a large oven-safe skillet or dutch oven, melt ½ a cup of butter and whisk in the all purpose flour until smooth. Whisk in the mustard powder.
    Pour in the half and half and bring to a boil while whisking. Reduce the heat and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
    Add the cheddar cheese and Gouda cheese and whisk until melted. Turn off the heat and fold in the cooked macaroni noodles. Stir gently until all the noodles are coated with cheese.
    In a small bowl, combine a ¼ cup of melted butter and the panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the Mac and Cheese.
    Place the skillet in the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

    Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese

    Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese

    If you are a fan of Gouda, you will love this Baked Gouda Mac and Cheese recipe. Super cheesy with a nice crunchy topping!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 1078 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb Elbow Macaroni, cooked al dente
    • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter
    • 4 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
    • 1 tablespoon Ground Dry Mustard
    • 2 Cups Half and Half
    • 4 oz Cream Cheese
    • 3 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
    • 1 ½ Cups Gouda Cheese

    Panko Topping

    • 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
    • ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter, melted
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni al dente.
    • In a large oven safe skillet or dutch oven, melt ½ a cup of butter and whisk in the all purpose flour until smooth. Whisk in the mustard powder.
    • Pour in the half and half and bring to a boil while whisking. Reduce the heat and whisk in the cream cheese until smooth.
    • Add the cheddar cheese and Gouda cheese and whisk until melted. Turn off the heat and fold in the cooked macaroni noodles. Stir gently until all the noodles are coated with cheese.
    • In a small bowl, combine a ¼ cup of melted butter and the panko bread crumbs. Sprinkle evenly over the Mac and Cheese.
    • Place the skillet in the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1078kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 45gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 41gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 1011mgPotassium: 489mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2029IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 984mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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