Ultimate Mac and Cheese Bake

Name: Ultimate Mac and Cheese Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 bowls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 lb pasta; 4 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic; 2 cups heavy cream; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.25 tsp paprika; 0.5 cup shredded Gouda cheese; 0.5 cup shredded Fontina cheese; 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 0.5 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese; 0.5 cup shredded Asiago cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cup Velveeta cheese; Reserved pasta water

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This Ultimate Mac and Cheese Bake is the definition of comfort food taken to a new level. A creamy base made from butter, garlic, and heavy cream is infused with a rich seasoning blend, then melted together with a symphony of cheeses—Gouda, Fontina, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Asiago, Parmesan, and even Velveeta for that extra meltiness. Tossed with tender pasta and finished in the oven with a bubbly golden crust, this dish delivers everything you love about mac and cheese: cheesy, gooey, and irresistibly indulgent. Perfect for weeknight cravings or crowd-pleasing gatherings.