Extra Cheesy Baked Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

• 1500 g Shell pasta(500g)
• 21 tablespoon Salt(18g)
• 33 tablespoon Butter(42g)
• 41 tablespoon Garlic(9g)
• 51 teaspoon Smoked paprika(2.3g)
• 61 teaspoon Smoked chili powder(2.3g)
• 74 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce(60g)
• 82 tablespoon Flour(16g)
• 92.5 cup Milk(600g)
• 101.5 cup Heavy cream(360g)
• 111 tablespoon Chicken bouillon or dashi powder(10g)
• 122 tablespoon Cream cheese(30g)
• 13275 g Cheddar cheese(275g)
• 14150 g Gouda cheese(150g)
• 15150 g Mozzarella cheese(150g)
• 1630 g Parmesan cheese(30g)
• 1730 g Panko crumbs(30g)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. 3Freshly grate cheddar, gouda, and mozzarella cheeses. Mix together and divide into two portions: 3/4 and 1/4.
4. 4In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. 5Add smoked paprika, smoked chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
6. 6Mix in chicken bouillon or dashi powder.
7. 7Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
8. 8Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Keep heat low.
9. 9Add heavy cream and stir. If sauce is too thick, add more milk as needed.
10. 10Add cream cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
11. 11Turn off the heat and add 3/4 of the grated cheese mixture. Stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.
12. 12Fold in the cooked pasta until evenly coated with the cheese sauce.
13. 13Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
14. 14Optional: Mix grated parmesan with the remaining cheese and sprinkle on top. Add panko crumbs for extra crunch.
15. 15Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes until bubbly.
16. 16Broil for 8 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
17. 17Let cool slightly before serving.