# Holiday Mac and Cheese

This recipe shows how to make a delicious and cheesy mac and cheese perfect for the holidays.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 water
- 1 salt
- 1 pound 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 1 pound 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
- 8 ounces 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons seasoning
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika

## Instructions

1. Boil salted water.
2. Add 1 pound of cavatappi pasta and boil for 8 minutes if using right away, or 7 minutes if making ahead.
3. Shred 1 pound mozzarella, 1 pound Colby Jack, and 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
4. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
5. In a pan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add half the seasoning mixture.
6. Cook for 30 seconds. Then, add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Slowly whisk in 1/4 of the 12 ounces evaporated milk and continue whisking until smooth. Add remaining milk gradually.
8. Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (optional) and mix in.
9. Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream, a little at a time, while whisking continuously. Cook for about 2 minutes.
10. Reduce heat to low and add half of the shredded cheese, mixing until melted.
11. Add the remaining shredded cheese and the rest of the seasoning, and mix until the cheese is melted.
12. Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and gently fold to combine.
13. Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Top with half of the remaining cheese, then the remaining mac and cheese, and top with the remaining cheese.
14. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon
- cheese grater
- mixing bowls
- plastic container
- whisk
- large pan
- spatula
- baking dish
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@tinekeyounger/video/7432820403464146219?lang=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/384a8830-8a50-4a27-8f26-549adbb5271b
- Extracted: 2025-03-19

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