Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese is a rich and delicious comfort food made with the most incredible cheese sauce and perfectly cooked macaroni pasta.

This hearty pasta casserole dish is loaded with 3 different kinds of cheese and topped with crispy bacon bites for extra crunch.

These are the ingredients for smoked gouda Mac and cheese. Click on 'learn more' for the full list with measurements.

Cook the pasta following the instructions on packaging. To make the sauce, add the butter to the saucepan, let it melt, and stir in the flour.

Whisk in a little of the warm milk at a time until you have a smooth, velvety sauce. Cook on low heat until the sauce has thickened.

Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the salt, freshly ground black pepper, mustard powder, and stilton cheese.

Add the grated smoked gouda cheese and cheddar cheese to the sauce. Give it a good stir, and set it aside.

When the pasta is cooked, drain it, add it to the pot with the cheese sauce, and give it a good stir.Transfer the macaroni cheese into a baking dish.

And then sprinkle on the panko breadcrumbs. Place the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake it for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the top is slightly browned.

Prepare the crispy bacon bits while baking the macaroni cheese. Remove the macaroni cheese from the oven.

Garnish it with crispy bacon bits, and chopped parsley. Click on 'learn more' for the full recipe with expert tips.