# Mac and Cheese

A delicious mac and cheese recipe perfect for the holiday season.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound Corkscrew pasta
- 1 pound Mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
- 0.5 pound Sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons Flour
- 1 can Evaporated milk
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Chives

## Instructions

1. Boil the corkscrew pasta until al dente and drain.
2. Shred mozzarella cheese into a mixing bowl.
3. Shred Colby Jack cheese and add to the bowl with mozzarella.
4. Shred sharp cheddar cheese and add to the bowl.
5. Toss all the shredded cheese together and divide into two portions.
6. Prepare seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small container.
7. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
8. Add half of the seasoning mixture to the melted butter and stir.
9. Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the pan and mix, cooking out the raw flour taste.
10. Pour in one can of evaporated milk and whisk immediately to prevent clumps.
11. Add 2 cups of heavy cream and continue to whisk.
12. Add the remaining seasoning to the sauce and mix.
13. Stir in one tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
14. Allow the cheese sauce to thicken slightly.
15. Gradually add the shredded cheese to the sauce, allowing it to melt before adding more.
16. Add the boiled pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.
17. Layer mac and cheese in a baking dish, starting with a small layer of mac and cheese, then generously add cheese.
18. Repeat the layering, finishing with a top layer of mac and cheese covered with plenty of cheese.
19. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and golden.
20. Broil for a maximum of 2 minutes to create a crispy crust.
21. Garnish with chives.
22. Serve and enjoy.

## Equipment

- Colander
- Box grater
- Mixing bowls
- Small plastic containers
- Pan
- Wooden spatula
- Whisk
- Baking dish
- Oven

## Tips

- Use corkscrew pasta to hold more cheese and cream.
- Always shred your own cheese; do not use pre-shredded cheese.
- Adding Dijon mustard enhances the flavor of the cheese sauce. Ground mustard can be used as a substitute.
- Broil the mac and cheese for a few minutes at the end to create a crispy crust on top.
- Do not put breadcrumbs on the mac and cheese.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSUU3V97H/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/08a9116c-ae01-49c1-a431-bf455aa401e2
- Extracted: 2025-10-13

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