Cheesy Baked Mac & Cheese – A Crowd Favorite from My Cookbook!

I will teach you how to make the ultimate baked mac and cheese that’s creamy, cheesy, and perfect for holidays, parties, or weeknight dinners! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ RECIPE BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ BAKED MAC & CHEESE INGREDIENTS: ▶︎ 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 another 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 tsp Dijon mustard ▶︎ 1 tsp garlic powder ▶︎ 1/2 tsp onion powder ▶︎ 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 🖨 PRINT RECIPE HERE: https://natashaskitchen.com/baked-mac... 📖 ORDER MY COOKBOOK HERE: https://amzlink.to/az0vR1N8PiUPw ⭐️TOOLS, USED IN THIS VIDEO (affiliate): ►9x13 casserole dish: https://amzlink.to/az0MTR7bhZoNn ►Pepper grinder: https://amzlink.to/az0mnhiTXfWQT ►Cheese grater: https://amzlink.to/az0hO7LxZl0V5 ►Whisk: https://amzlink.to/az0aFEqOGnxcP ►Oven Mitts: https://amzlink.to/az0jWjIm39jE3 ►Glass Measuring cups: https://amzlink.to/az0ScYNqhxvLn ►White Dutch Oven: https://amzlink.to/az0B9k6mQJ6Ik ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN (affiliate): ►See ALL TOOLS in our Shop: https://amzlink.to/az0eAEWDMABAC ►Javelin Pro Thermometer: https://amzlink.to/az0ngl67IOPnt ►My Favorite Cutting Board: https://amzlink.to/az0Wq8oQ19uRP ►Hand Mixer: https://amzlink.to/az0pyXgX6NEaM ►Favorite Blender: https://amzlink.to/az0edeFiMDZ5P ►Food Processor: https://amzlink.to/az0VpLsYgbKx5 ►Glass Bowls: https://amzlink.to/az0pL0KwmB4yH ►Kitchen Scale: https://amzlink.to/az0EQbKni8vXb ►Glass Storage Containers: https://amzlink.to/az0Rk76ieqQ1K ►Knife Block Set: https://amzlink.to/az0zfn1h7Nn1u ►Our Dinnerware Set: https://amzlink.to/az04Dq4knOQqG ►My White Apron: https://amzlink.to/az0faFt8CxaQy ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️