the world's best mac and cheese

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by boiling cavatappi noodles in a pot.
  2. 2Start by boiling cavatappi noodles in a pot.
  3. 3Start by boiling cavatappi noodles in a pot.
  4. 4Season the water with some chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  5. 5Season the water with some chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  6. 6Season the water with some chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  7. 7Shred up all of your cheese.
  8. 8Shred up all of your cheese.
  9. 9Shred up all of your cheese.
  10. 10Separate half of the shredded cheese into another bowl.
  11. 11Separate half of the shredded cheese into another bowl.
  12. 12Separate half of the shredded cheese into another bowl.
  13. 13Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chicken bouillon.
  14. 14Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chicken bouillon.
  15. 15Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chicken bouillon.
  16. 16Melt the butter in a pan.
  17. 17Melt the butter in a pan.
  18. 18Melt the butter in a pan.
  19. 19Add half of the seasonings and let that bloom for about 2 minutes.
  20. 20Add half of the seasonings and let that bloom for about 2 minutes.
  21. 21Add half of the seasonings and let that bloom for about 2 minutes.
  22. 22Sprinkle in the flour, making sure to mix that very well.
  23. 23Sprinkle in the flour, making sure to mix that very well.
  24. 24Sprinkle in the flour, making sure to mix that very well.
  25. 25Pour in the evaporated milk and heavy cream.
  26. 26Pour in the evaporated milk and heavy cream.
  27. 27Pour in the evaporated milk and heavy cream.
  28. 28Mix it all together until everything is nice and smooth.
  29. 29Mix it all together until everything is nice and smooth.
  30. 30Mix it all together until everything is nice and smooth.
  31. 31Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and a little bit of Dijon mustard, then whisk again.
  32. 32Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and a little bit of Dijon mustard, then whisk again.
  33. 33Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and a little bit of Dijon mustard, then whisk again.
  34. 34Turn the heat off.
  35. 35Turn the heat off.
  36. 36Turn the heat off.
  37. 37Start adding in all of that delicious cheese.
  38. 38Start adding in all of that delicious cheese.
  39. 39Start adding in all of that delicious cheese.
  40. 40Stir everything well until you get this velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  41. 41Stir everything well until you get this velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  42. 42Stir everything well until you get this velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  43. 43Add in your cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  44. 44Add in your cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  45. 45Add in your cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  46. 46Transfer half of the mac and cheese into your pan.
  47. 47Transfer half of the mac and cheese into your pan.
  48. 48Transfer half of the mac and cheese into your pan.
  49. 49Spread that out.
  50. 50Spread that out.
  51. 51Spread that out.
  52. 52Sprinkle that with half of the remaining cheese.
  53. 53Sprinkle that with half of the remaining cheese.
  54. 54Sprinkle that with half of the remaining cheese.
  55. 55Top that with the rest of the mac and cheese.
  56. 56Top that with the rest of the mac and cheese.
  57. 57Top that with the rest of the mac and cheese.
  58. 58Finish off with the rest of the cheese.
  59. 59Finish off with the rest of the cheese.
  60. 60Finish off with the rest of the cheese.
  61. 61Pop this into your oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  62. 62Pop this into your oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  63. 63Pop this into your oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cavatappi pasta
  • 1 lb cavatappi pasta
  • 1 lb cavatappi pasta
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 1 lb colby jack
  • 1 lb colby jack
  • 1 lb colby jack
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

potgraterbowlpanwooden spoonwhiskbaking pan

Tips

  • Season the water with chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  • This recipe is Chef Teeny's recipe with tiny adjustments.