Chef Teeny's Mac and Cheese

27 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by boiling cafeteria noodles in a pot.
  2. 2Start by boiling cafeteria noodles in a pot.
  3. 3Start by boiling cafeteria 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 all of your cheese by hand.
  8. 8Shred all of your cheese by hand.
  9. 9Shred all of your cheese by hand.
  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 and add half of the seasonings.
  17. 17Melt the butter in a pan and add half of the seasonings.
  18. 18Melt the butter in a pan and add half of the seasonings.
  19. 19Let the seasonings bloom for about 2 minutes.
  20. 20Let the seasonings bloom for about 2 minutes.
  21. 21Let the seasonings 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.
  32. 32Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and a little bit of Dijon mustard.
  33. 33Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and a little bit of Dijon mustard.
  34. 34Whisk again.
  35. 35Whisk again.
  36. 36Whisk again.
  37. 37Turn the heat off.
  38. 38Turn the heat off.
  39. 39Turn the heat off.
  40. 40Start adding in all of that delicious cheese.
  41. 41Start adding in all of that delicious cheese.
  42. 42Start adding in all of that delicious cheese.
  43. 43Stir everything well until you get a velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  44. 44Stir everything well until you get a velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  45. 45Stir everything well until you get a velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  46. 46Add in your cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  47. 47Add in your cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  48. 48Add in your cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  49. 49Transfer half of the Mac and cheese into your pan and spread it out.
  50. 50Transfer half of the Mac and cheese into your pan and spread it out.
  51. 51Transfer half of the Mac and cheese into your pan and spread it 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.
  64. 64Broil for the last two to three minutes for that delicious, golden, crispy top.
  65. 65Broil for the last two to three minutes for that delicious, golden, crispy top.
  66. 66Broil for the last two to three minutes for that delicious, golden, crispy top.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta (cavatappi)
  • 1 lb pasta (cavatappi)
  • 1 lb pasta (cavatappi)
  • 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

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Tips

  • Season the pasta water with chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  • Shred all cheeses by hand.
  • Let the seasonings bloom in melted butter for about 2 minutes.