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