Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese (Contest-Winning!)

Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana (known for some of the best food in the world) I have a mixture of personal recipes as well as some favorites I've found along the way.

This baked mac and cheese is a family favorite recipe, loved by both children and adults. It uses a combination of cheeses, layered in the dish as well as melted into a rich and creamy cheese sauce, for the ultimate in cheesy deliciousness! Perfect for a comforting dinner or as a holiday side dish!

1 lb. dried elbow pasta

½ cup unsalted butter

½ cup all purpose flour

1 ½ cups whole milk

2 ½ cups half and half

4 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese divided (measured after shredding)

2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese divided (measured after shredding)

½ Tbsp. salt

½ tsp. black pepper

¼ tsp. paprika smoked paprika is our favorite!

Directions at thechunkychef.com

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