The Best Holiday Mac and Cheese in 30 Minutes, Super Cheesy!

If you’re in charge of the MAC AND CHEESE this holiday season, this is the recipe you NEED! Extra creamy, rich, cheesy, and baked to golden perfection! No dry mac and cheese over here! 🤤 This recipe has always been a family favorite, and over the past 3 years, it’s become a favorite in so many of your homes, too! 🥹❤️ And trust me, once you try it, you’ll understand why everyone keeps coming back for seconds! Ingredients: * 1 lb elbow pasta * 5 tbsp unsalted butter * 5 tbsp all-purpose flour * 1½ tsp ground mustard * 1 tsp garlic powder * 1 tsp onion powder * 1 tsp black pepper * ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) * 1 tsp salt (or to taste) * 3 cups heavy cream * 2 cups whole milk * 2 cups (8 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded * 2 cups (8 oz) medium cheddar cheese, freshly shredded * 2 cups (8 oz) Colby Jack cheese, freshly shredded * 1 serving of love 💕 For Extra Cheesiness (Optional): * 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese * 1 cup medium cheddar cheese * 1 cup Colby Jack cheese Baking Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer mac and cheese to a baking dish and sprinkle the additional shredded cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is beautifully melted. For a golden, slightly crispy crust, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes, keeping a close eye on it! My Tips: 🧀 Shred your own cheese for the smoothest, creamiest sauce! 🧀 Don’t overcook your pasta! Cook it 1–2 minutes less than the package directions so it doesn’t turn mushy in the oven. 🧀 The additional 3 cups of cheese are optional, but you already know we LOVE a cheesy mac and cheese around here! 😉 📖 Get my NEW cookbook, Celebración! 🥳 https://geni.us/Celebracion 📚 Get my first cookbook, Cooking con Claudia 👇🏽 http://geni.us/CookingConClaudia 🛍️ Shop all of my favorite kitchen essentials, tools, and must-haves on my Amazon Storefront 😊 https://www.amazon.com/shop/claudiasvlogs 🫶🏽 Grab your Cooking con Claudia apron here ♥️ https://cookingconclaudia-shop.fourthwall.com/ Let’s Stay Connected! ☺️ Want to see more of my family, recipes, and everyday life? I’d love to have you along for the journey! 🥰 If you recreate any of my recipes, be sure to tag me—I love seeing your creations! ✨ Follow me here: My Links & Socials⁠ 🔗 Linktree : https://linktr.ee/cookingconclaudia 📱 TikTok: @cooking.con.claudia on TikTok⁠ 📸 Instagram: cooking_con_claudia 💙 Facebook: Cooking with Claudia 📧 Business Inquiries Only: claudia.regalado91@gmail.com Thank you for all your love and support—it truly means the world to me! ❤️