Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains World's Best Mac and Cheese 3.6 (1,155) Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 It's a bold claim, but this mac and cheese from Kurt Beecher Dammeier's "Pure Flavor" cookbook is that good. Three types of cheese—cheddar, Gruyere, and Jack—add plenty of richness, while a touch of chipotle-chile powder imbues the dish with a subtle smoky flavor. Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter or oil an 8-inch baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain into a colander and rinse under cold water until cool, then drain again. Stir together pasta and cheese sauce until well combined. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheeses and chile powder. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned in places, about 20 minutes. Let stand at least 5 minutes before serving. Credit: Bryan Gardner Cook's Notes This dish can easily be doubled and baked in a 2-quart baking dish. The baking time is the same.