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Really Gouda Mac and Cheese

By David Mattey • Baked Macaroni and Cheese • Cuisine?
4.00 Prep: 30m Cook: 40m
Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 2 (3/4 inch thick) slices sourdough bread, or more to taste
  • 1 serving cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups freshly grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups freshly grated smoked Gouda cheese
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • 1 ½ cups whole milk, divided
  • 2 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 ½ cups half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025