Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese is 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 you'll need for making Mac and Cheese Casserole. Click on 'learn more' for the full list with measurements.

Cook your pasta following the instructions on the 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 milk at a time. Stir continuously until you have a smooth sauce. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the salt, mustard powder, and stilton cheese.

Add the grated smoked gouda and cheddar cheese to the sauce. When the pasta is cooked, drain it and mix it with the cheese sauce.

Transfer the macaroni cheese mixture into a baking dish. And then sprinkle evenly 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.

Remove the macaroni cheese from the oven, and garnish it with crispy bacon bits, and chopped parsley. Click on 'learn more' for the full recipe with expert tips.