Gouda & Parmesan Macaroni & Cheese
A rich, creamy mac and cheese with a golden Gouda crust and a cheesy, buttery interior. This American-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs macaroni, butter, flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, cooked al dente macaroni
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup, grated Gouda cheese
- 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup, panko breadcrumbs
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large pot, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add 2 cups milk, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup grated Gouda, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Fold in 12 oz cooked macaroni. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
