COPYCAT CHEESECAKE FACTORY MAC AND CHEESE RECIPE - BUBBAPIE

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This Cheesecake Factory Mac and Cheese Recipe is the ultimate comfort food! It's loaded with 4 different types of cheese, butter, half and half and spices.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 16 ounce package elbow macaroni (prepared)
½ cup shredded gouda cheese
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
1 cup shredded Velveeta cheese
1 stick butter
¼ cup flour
1 ½ cups half and half
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ cups breadcrumbs mixed with 2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9x13 baking dish by greasing with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine all the cheeses in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and cook until bubbly and browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour in the half and half and reduce heat. Simmer until sauce begins to thicken, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Stir in ¾ of the cheese mixture until well combined and melted. Pour cheese sauce over the top of the prepared macaroni noodles.
  • Spread the noodle mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese.
  • Spread the breadcrumb and butter mixture over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until sauce is bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden brown.

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