Creamy Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese

8–10 servings

prepPreheat oven to 325°F / 163°C
prepGrease a 3 qt / 2.8 L baking dish (9×13")
1 lb / 450 g dried elbow pasta	Boil pasta 1 min under package time, drain & oil				Combine pasta with cheese sauce	Layer: half pasta, inner cheese, remaining pasta	Top with remaining cheese, bake 325°F / 163°C, 15 min
1/2 cup / 115 g unsalted butter	Melt butter, whisk in flour, cook 1 min	Whisk in milk & half and half until smooth	Heat over MED, whisk often until very thick	Remove from heat, stir in spices & cheeses
1/2 cup / 60 g all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml whole milk
2 1/2 cups / 600 ml half and half
1 1/2 cups / 170 g shredded medium cheddar cheese (for sauce)
1 cup / 115 g shredded Gruyere cheese (for sauce)
1/2 Tbsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 cups / 170 g shredded medium cheddar cheese (for inner layer)
1 cup / 115 g shredded Gruyere cheese (for inner layer)
1 1/2 cups / 170 g shredded medium cheddar cheese (for topping)
1 cup / 115 g shredded Gruyere cheese (for topping)

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