Mac and Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil some water with salt.
  2. 2Boil the cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making it right away and 7 minutes if making the night before.
  3. 3Shred the mozzarella, colby jack and sharp cheddar.
  4. 4Divide shredded cheese in half.
  5. 5Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  6. 6In a pan on medium, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  7. 7Add half the seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
  8. 8Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  9. 9Add 1/4 of evaporated milk and whisk until flour lumps are gone.
  10. 10Add the rest of the evaporated milk and mix for about a minute.
  11. 11Add 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard and mix.
  12. 12Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream.
  13. 13Add half of the cheese.
  14. 14Once all the cheese is melted, add the rest of the cheese and the seasoning.
  15. 15Add pasta and fold it in.
  16. 16Add half of the mac into a baking dish and layer cheese.
  17. 17Add the rest of the mac and cheese on top.
  18. 18In the oven at 350 for about 25 to 30 minutes until all the cheese on top is melted.
  19. 19Broil for two minutes.

Ingredients

  • water
  • salt
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound mozzarella
  • 1 pound colby jack
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Equipment

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Tips

  • Boil pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away.
  • Boil pasta for 7 minutes if making mac and cheese the night before.
  • You have to shred your own cheese.
  • If your mac and cheese comes out grainy, this could be why.