Viral Mac & Cheese

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate a mix of Gouda, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Colby Jack cheeses. Set aside any ungrateable cheese chunks.
  2. 2Grate a mix of Gouda, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Colby Jack cheeses. Set aside any ungrateable cheese chunks.
  3. 3Grate a mix of Gouda, sharp cheddar, mozzarella, and Colby Jack cheeses. Set aside any ungrateable cheese chunks.
  4. 4Melt unsalted butter.
  5. 5Melt unsalted butter.
  6. 6Melt unsalted butter.
  7. 7Add six cups of heavy cream (about a quart and a half) to the melted butter and let it simmer.
  8. 8Add six cups of heavy cream (about a quart and a half) to the melted butter and let it simmer.
  9. 9Add six cups of heavy cream (about a quart and a half) to the melted butter and let it simmer.
  10. 10Slowly add about half of the grated cheese into the simmering cream mixture.
  11. 11Slowly add about half of the grated cheese into the simmering cream mixture.
  12. 12Slowly add about half of the grated cheese into the simmering cream mixture.
  13. 13Toss in your preferred spices.
  14. 14Toss in your preferred spices.
  15. 15Toss in your preferred spices.
  16. 16Add chicken bouillon to boiling water.
  17. 17Add chicken bouillon to boiling water.
  18. 18Add chicken bouillon to boiling water.
  19. 19Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  20. 20Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  21. 21Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  22. 22Strain the cooked noodles.
  23. 23Strain the cooked noodles.
  24. 24Strain the cooked noodles.
  25. 25Start adding some of the cheese sauce to the noodles, mixing to incorporate.
  26. 26Start adding some of the cheese sauce to the noodles, mixing to incorporate.
  27. 27Start adding some of the cheese sauce to the noodles, mixing to incorporate.
  28. 28Incorporate the reserved cheese chunks from earlier.
  29. 29Incorporate the reserved cheese chunks from earlier.
  30. 30Incorporate the reserved cheese chunks from earlier.
  31. 31Add a little more seasoning as you go.
  32. 32Add a little more seasoning as you go.
  33. 33Add a little more seasoning as you go.
  34. 34Once all cheese sauce is incorporated, begin layering the pan.
  35. 35Once all cheese sauce is incorporated, begin layering the pan.
  36. 36Once all cheese sauce is incorporated, begin layering the pan.
  37. 37Lay about half of the noodles neatly in the pan.
  38. 38Lay about half of the noodles neatly in the pan.
  39. 39Lay about half of the noodles neatly in the pan.
  40. 40Add another layer of cheese, ensuring it's fully covered.
  41. 41Add another layer of cheese, ensuring it's fully covered.
  42. 42Add another layer of cheese, ensuring it's fully covered.
  43. 43Add another layer of noodles.
  44. 44Add another layer of noodles.
  45. 45Add another layer of noodles.
  46. 46Add a little more sauce at the end.
  47. 47Add a little more sauce at the end.
  48. 48Add a little more sauce at the end.
  49. 49Fully cover with some more cheese.
  50. 50Fully cover with some more cheese.
  51. 51Fully cover with some more cheese.
  52. 52Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
  53. 53Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
  54. 54Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
  55. 55Broil at the end for a golden finish.
  56. 56Broil at the end for a golden finish.
  57. 57Broil at the end for a golden finish.

Ingredients

  • Gouda cheese
  • Gouda cheese
  • Gouda cheese
  • sharp cheddar cheese
  • sharp cheddar cheese
  • sharp cheddar cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • Colby Jack cheese
  • Colby Jack cheese
  • Colby Jack cheese
  • unsalted butter
  • unsalted butter
  • unsalted butter
  • 6 cups heavy cream
  • 6 cups heavy cream
  • 6 cups heavy cream
  • spices
  • spices
  • spices
  • chicken bouillon
  • chicken bouillon
  • chicken bouillon
  • noodles
  • noodles
  • noodles

Tips

  • Use good quality cheese.
  • Keep spices simple.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, then broil at the end for a golden finish.