# Mac and Cheese

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound colby jack cheese
- 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 salt
- 1 pepper
- 1 garlic powder
- 1 smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 chives

## Instructions

1. Boil pasta until cooked.
2. Shred cheese using a box grater.
3. Mix all the shredded cheeses together and divide in half.
4. In a bowl mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
5. Melt butter in a pan.
6. Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter.
7. Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the pan and mix until the flour is cooked.
8. Add 1 can of evaporated milk and whisk continuously to prevent lumps.
9. Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
10. Add remaining seasoning.
11. Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
12. Let the sauce thicken.
13. Add half of the cheese to the sauce.
14. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix.
15. Layer mac and cheese in a baking dish, starting with a layer of pasta, then cheese, and finally, top with the rest of the cheese.
16. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
17. Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
18. Garnish with chives and serve.

## Equipment

- pot
- colander
- box grater
- mixing bowls
- frying pan
- whisk
- wooden spatula
- glass baking dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYkFsAMF/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1e3f76ea-a661-4c26-b12d-cc50f7e81a83
- Extracted: 2024-11-27

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