The BEST Mac & Cheese

January 2, 2026 / by Garianne
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The BEST Mac & Cheese


  • Author: Garianne Gagliardi

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1 lb. dried elbow pasta

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole milk

2 1/2 cups half and half 

4 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese divided 

2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided

1/2 Tbsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. paprika smoked


Instructions

1 lb. dried elbow pasta

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole milk

2 1/2 cups half and half 

4 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese divided 

2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided

1/2 Tbsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. paprika smoked

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