# Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese

This recipe shows how to make a flavorful and cheesy mac and cheese dish perfect for Thanksgiving.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 27 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- small bowl
- large pot
- whisk
- oven-safe dish

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdRc8rCw/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0caeda1b-9ce6-41b2-80d9-c0e0543fa094
- Extracted: 2025-03-27

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