# Mac N Cheese

A rich and creamy macaroni and cheese, perfect for the holiday season.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- corkscrew pasta
- 1 pound mozzarella
- 1 pound colby jack
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar
- salt
- pepper
- little bit 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 pasta.
2. Shred mozzarella, colby jack and sharp cheddar cheese.
3. Mix all shredded cheeses together and divide in half.
4. Make the seasoning mix with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
5. Add butter to a pan.
6. When the butter is melted, add half of the seasoning.
7. Add the flour and cook it out.
8. Add a can of evaporated milk.
9. Add 2 cups of heavy cream.
10. Add the rest of the seasoning mix.
11. Add dijon mustard.
12. Let it thicken up.
13. Add the cheese and let it melt.
14. Add the pasta and mix.
15. Add mac and cheese into a baking dish, a small layer first, then a generous cheese layer.
16. Add the last layer and more cheese on top.
17. Put it in the oven at 350F for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is melted.
18. Broil it for max 2 minutes to get that nice crust.
19. Add chives on top.

## Equipment

- pot
- colander
- cheese grater
- bowl
- food video lighting
- pan
- wooden spatula
- whisk
- measuring cup
- spoon
- baking dish
- oven
- kitchen knife

## Tips

- Use corkscrew pasta for better cheese retention.
- Shred your own cheese for a better melt.
- For Dijon Mustard, you can use ground mustard.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@tinekeyounger/video/7300777943238790443?q=mac%20and%20cheese%20recipe&t=1746604362202
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0dd55a08-8c58-4f9d-9d0d-54f195cd47d3
- Extracted: 2025-05-07

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