Mac and Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by boiling some water, and salt it like the ocean.
  2. 2Start by boiling some water, and salt it like the ocean.
  3. 3Start by boiling some water, and salt it like the ocean.
  4. 4Add cavatappi pasta and boil it for eight minutes if you're making the mac and cheese right away.
  5. 5Add cavatappi pasta and boil it for eight minutes if you're making the mac and cheese right away.
  6. 6Add cavatappi pasta and boil it for eight minutes if you're making the mac and cheese right away.
  7. 7Shred the cheese.
  8. 8Shred the cheese.
  9. 9Shred the cheese.
  10. 10Divide the cheese into two; half's going to go in the cheese sauce and then half's going to be like layered with all the mac and cheese.
  11. 11Divide the cheese into two; half's going to go in the cheese sauce and then half's going to be like layered with all the mac and cheese.
  12. 12Divide the cheese into two; half's going to go in the cheese sauce and then half's going to be like layered with all the mac and cheese.
  13. 13For the seasonings, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  14. 14For the seasonings, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  15. 15For the seasonings, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  16. 16In a pan on medium, melt three tablespoons of butter.
  17. 17In a pan on medium, melt three tablespoons of butter.
  18. 18In a pan on medium, melt three tablespoons of butter.
  19. 19Add half your seasoning, which is called blooming the seasonings.
  20. 20Add half your seasoning, which is called blooming the seasonings.
  21. 21Add half your seasoning, which is called blooming the seasonings.
  22. 22Add three tablespoons of flour which is called a roux and cook this for two to three minutes.
  23. 23Add three tablespoons of flour which is called a roux and cook this for two to three minutes.
  24. 24Add three tablespoons of flour which is called a roux and cook this for two to three minutes.
  25. 25Add a quarter of a can of evaporated milk and whisk to get all those flour clumps out, and add the remaining evaporated milk.
  26. 26Add a quarter of a can of evaporated milk and whisk to get all those flour clumps out, and add the remaining evaporated milk.
  27. 27Add a quarter of a can of evaporated milk and whisk to get all those flour clumps out, and add the remaining evaporated milk.
  28. 28Mix for about a minute before you add anything else, and this is called a béchamel.
  29. 29Mix for about a minute before you add anything else, and this is called a béchamel.
  30. 30Mix for about a minute before you add anything else, and this is called a béchamel.
  31. 31Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  32. 32Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  33. 33Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  34. 34Add two cups of heavy cream slowly.
  35. 35Add two cups of heavy cream slowly.
  36. 36Add two cups of heavy cream slowly.
  37. 37Add half of cheese slowly to cheese sauce and mix at the same time.
  38. 38Add half of cheese slowly to cheese sauce and mix at the same time.
  39. 39Add half of cheese slowly to cheese sauce and mix at the same time.
  40. 40Add remaining cheese, and add remaining seasoning.
  41. 41Add remaining cheese, and add remaining seasoning.
  42. 42Add remaining cheese, and add remaining seasoning.
  43. 43Add pasta and fold it in with the cheese.
  44. 44Add pasta and fold it in with the cheese.
  45. 45Add pasta and fold it in with the cheese.
  46. 46Take a baking dish to put half of your mac in there, layer your cheese, rest of the mac and rest of the cheese on top.
  47. 47Take a baking dish to put half of your mac in there, layer your cheese, rest of the mac and rest of the cheese on top.
  48. 48Take a baking dish to put half of your mac in there, layer your cheese, rest of the mac and rest of the cheese on top.
  49. 49In the oven at 350, bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until all this cheese on top is melted.
  50. 50In the oven at 350, bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until all this cheese on top is melted.
  51. 51In the oven at 350, bake for about 25 to 30 minutes until all this cheese on top is melted.
  52. 52Broil it for like two minutes.
  53. 53Broil it for like two minutes.
  54. 54Broil it for like two minutes.

Ingredients

  • water
  • water
  • water
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
  • 8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Equipment

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Tips

  • If you're making the mac and cheese the night before, boil the pasta for seven minutes.
  • Have to shred your own cheese; no negotiation.
  • Pre-shredded cheese at the store has a film on it.
  • When cheese is curdled, this could be another reason why your mac and cheese comes out grainy.
  • Taste a little noodle to see if you like the seasonings and add more, if necessary.