Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (2/3 stick), plus extra for greasing
• 1 Tbsp plus 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, divided, plus more to taste
• 1 pound elbow macaroni pasta
• 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
• 1 Tbsp extra-light olive oil (or other 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 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder (or 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

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