Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (2/3 stick plus more for greasing)
• 1 Tbsp plus 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (divided, plus more to taste)
• 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta (*preferably a high-quality Italian bronze-cut pasta)
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
• 1 Tbsp extra-light olive oil (or other neutral oil)
• 6 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese (16 oz)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp mustard powder (or 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)