Baked Mac and Cheese

4.67 from 3 votes

This is the BEST Baked Mac and Cheese! With an ultra rich, creamy, cheesy sauce, it's a family favorite! Bonus: only 15 minutes of prep time!

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Dinner, Meat and Chicken, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked mac and cheese, breadcrumb topping, cheesy, creamy

Servings: people

Calories: 607kcal

Author: Jennifer Debth

1 (16 oz box) elbow macaroni cooked al dente to package directions, then drained
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 (12 oz cans) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste, if necessary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard powder
1 cup sour cream room temperature
1 (8 oz block) sharp cheddar cheese grated
1 (8 oz block) gruyere cheese grated
1 cup grated parmesan, asiago, romano cheese blend

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat in a large stockpot.
Slowly sprinkle on flour then whisk for 60 seconds.
Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly.
Stir in salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and sour cream.
Turn heat to low then stir in cheeses, little by little (I do a handful at a time), letting the cheese melt before adding more cheese. Keep adding cheese and stirring constantly until all the cheese has been added and melted.
Remove from heat and gently stir in cooked macaroni then transfer to prepared baking dish.