Mac and Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil some water with salt.
  2. 2Boil some water with salt.
  3. 3Boil some water with salt.
  4. 4Boil the cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making it right away and 7 minutes if making the night before.
  5. 5Boil the cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making it right away and 7 minutes if making the night before.
  6. 6Boil the cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making it right away and 7 minutes if making the night before.
  7. 7Shred the mozzarella, colby jack and sharp cheddar.
  8. 8Shred the mozzarella, colby jack and sharp cheddar.
  9. 9Shred the mozzarella, colby jack and sharp cheddar.
  10. 10Divide shredded cheese in half.
  11. 11Divide shredded cheese in half.
  12. 12Divide shredded cheese in half.
  13. 13Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  14. 14Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  15. 15Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  16. 16In a pan on medium, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  17. 17In a pan on medium, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  18. 18In a pan on medium, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  19. 19Add half the seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
  20. 20Add half the seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
  21. 21Add half the seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
  22. 22Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  23. 23Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  24. 24Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  25. 25Add 1/4 of evaporated milk and whisk until flour lumps are gone.
  26. 26Add 1/4 of evaporated milk and whisk until flour lumps are gone.
  27. 27Add 1/4 of evaporated milk and whisk until flour lumps are gone.
  28. 28Add the rest of the evaporated milk and mix for about a minute.
  29. 29Add the rest of the evaporated milk and mix for about a minute.
  30. 30Add the rest of the evaporated milk and mix for about a minute.
  31. 31Add 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard and mix.
  32. 32Add 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard and mix.
  33. 33Add 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard and mix.
  34. 34Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream.
  35. 35Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream.
  36. 36Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream.
  37. 37Add half of the cheese.
  38. 38Add half of the cheese.
  39. 39Add half of the cheese.
  40. 40Once all the cheese is melted, add the rest of the cheese and the seasoning.
  41. 41Once all the cheese is melted, add the rest of the cheese and the seasoning.
  42. 42Once all the cheese is melted, add the rest of the cheese and the seasoning.
  43. 43Add pasta and fold it in.
  44. 44Add pasta and fold it in.
  45. 45Add pasta and fold it in.
  46. 46Add half of the mac into a baking dish and layer cheese.
  47. 47Add half of the mac into a baking dish and layer cheese.
  48. 48Add half of the mac into a baking dish and layer cheese.
  49. 49Add the rest of the mac and cheese on top.
  50. 50Add the rest of the mac and cheese on top.
  51. 51Add the rest of the mac and cheese on top.
  52. 52In the oven at 350 for about 25 to 30 minutes until all the cheese on top is melted.
  53. 53In the oven at 350 for about 25 to 30 minutes until all the cheese on top is melted.
  54. 54In the oven at 350 for about 25 to 30 minutes until all the cheese on top is melted.
  55. 55Broil for two minutes.
  56. 56Broil for two minutes.
  57. 57Broil for two minutes.

Ingredients

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