Viral Mac and Cheese

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate the cheeses.
  2. 2Salt your water.
  3. 3Add the cavatappi.
  4. 4Cook cavatappi about 7 minutes.
  5. 5Drain your pasta and return it to the stove.
  6. 6Melt the butter.
  7. 7Make a spice blend with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  8. 8Add half of the spice mixture to the butter before you add the flour.
  9. 9Add flour and cook it down.
  10. 10Add evaporated milk.
  11. 11Incorporate heavy cream.
  12. 12Add Dijon mustard and the rest of your seasoning mix.
  13. 13Add half your cheese, mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar.
  14. 14Add the pasta.
  15. 15Turn off the heat.
  16. 16Put the cheese in layers.
  17. 17Put half the pasta, half the cheese, the rest of pasta, rest of cheese.
  18. 18Bake in the oven 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 16 ounces Colby Jack cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pound cavatappi, cooked

Tips

  • Key Tips:
  • 1. Makes a spice blend and incorporates it into the roux.
  • 2. Puts the cheese in layers.