the world's best mac and cheese

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by boiling cavatappi noodles in a pot.
  2. 2Season the water with some chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  3. 3Shred up all of your cheese.
  4. 4Separate half of the shredded cheese into another bowl.
  5. 5Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chicken bouillon.
  6. 6Melt the butter in a pan.
  7. 7Add half of the seasonings and let that bloom for about 2 minutes.
  8. 8Sprinkle in the flour, making sure to mix that very well.
  9. 9Pour in the evaporated milk and heavy cream.
  10. 10Mix it all together until everything is nice and smooth.
  11. 11Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and a little bit of Dijon mustard, then whisk again.
  12. 12Turn the heat off.
  13. 13Start adding in all of that delicious cheese.
  14. 14Stir everything well until you get this velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  15. 15Add in your cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  16. 16Transfer half of the mac and cheese into your pan.
  17. 17Spread that out.
  18. 18Sprinkle that with half of the remaining cheese.
  19. 19Top that with the rest of the mac and cheese.
  20. 20Finish off with the rest of the cheese.
  21. 21Pop this into your oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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

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