Chef Teeny's Mac and Cheese

27m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by boiling cafeteria noodles in a pot.
  2. 2Season the water with some chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  3. 3Shred all of your cheese by hand.
  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 and add half of the seasonings.
  7. 7Let the seasonings 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.
  12. 12Whisk again.
  13. 13Turn the heat off.
  14. 14Start adding in all of that delicious cheese.
  15. 15Stir everything well until you get a velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  16. 16Add in your cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  17. 17Transfer half of the Mac and cheese into your pan and spread it 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.
  22. 22Broil for the last two to three minutes for that delicious, golden, crispy top.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta (cavatappi)
  • 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

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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.