Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese

27 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by preparing a seasoning blend with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. 2Start by preparing a seasoning blend with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. 3Start by preparing a seasoning blend with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
  4. 4In a large pot, melt the butter and toast the spices for a bit.
  5. 5In a large pot, melt the butter and toast the spices for a bit.
  6. 6In a large pot, melt the butter and toast the spices for a bit.
  7. 7Add an equal amount of flour to the melted butter and spices.
  8. 8Add an equal amount of flour to the melted butter and spices.
  9. 9Add an equal amount of flour to the melted butter and spices.
  10. 10Slowly whisk in the whole milk until a smooth béchamel is formed.
  11. 11Slowly whisk in the whole milk until a smooth béchamel is formed.
  12. 12Slowly whisk in the whole milk until a smooth béchamel is formed.
  13. 13Add more seasoning blend, salt, and pepper to taste.
  14. 14Add more seasoning blend, salt, and pepper to taste.
  15. 15Add more seasoning blend, salt, and pepper to taste.
  16. 16Stir in a spoonful of Dijon mustard.
  17. 17Stir in a spoonful of Dijon mustard.
  18. 18Stir in a spoonful of Dijon mustard.
  19. 19Turn off the heat, and add two slices of American cheese.
  20. 20Turn off the heat, and add two slices of American cheese.
  21. 21Turn off the heat, and add two slices of American cheese.
  22. 22Add the shredded cheese blend (cheddar, Gruyère, Gouda, and mozzarella) slowly.
  23. 23Add the shredded cheese blend (cheddar, Gruyère, Gouda, and mozzarella) slowly.
  24. 24Add the shredded cheese blend (cheddar, Gruyère, Gouda, and mozzarella) slowly.
  25. 25Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, mix well, and pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish.
  26. 26Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, mix well, and pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish.
  27. 27Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, mix well, and pour the mixture into an oven-safe dish.
  28. 28Top with another layer of shredded cheese blend.
  29. 29Top with another layer of shredded cheese blend.
  30. 30Top with another layer of shredded cheese blend.
  31. 31Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then broil for a couple of minutes.
  32. 32Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then broil for a couple of minutes.
  33. 33Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then broil for a couple of minutes.
  34. 34Garnish with chives and serve.
  35. 35Garnish with chives and serve.
  36. 36Garnish with chives and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 1/3 cup flour
  • 3 3-4 cups whole milk
  • 3 3-4 cups whole milk
  • 3 3-4 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 a hefty pinch salt
  • 1 a hefty pinch salt
  • 1 a hefty pinch salt
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 2 slices American cheese
  • 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese
  • 1 cup Gouda cheese
  • 1 cup Gouda cheese
  • 1 cup Gouda cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 pounds pasta
  • 2 pounds pasta
  • 2 pounds pasta
  • 1 to garnish chives
  • 1 to garnish chives
  • 1 to garnish chives

Equipment

knifecutting boardsmall bowllarge potwhiskoven-safe dish