Tini's Mac and Cheese

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar cheese.
  2. 2Grate mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar cheese.
  3. 3Grate mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar cheese.
  4. 4Salt your water and bring it to a boil.
  5. 5Salt your water and bring it to a boil.
  6. 6Salt your water and bring it to a boil.
  7. 7Add cavatappi pasta to the boiling water and cook for about seven minutes until super al dente.
  8. 8Add cavatappi pasta to the boiling water and cook for about seven minutes until super al dente.
  9. 9Add cavatappi pasta to the boiling water and cook for about seven minutes until super al dente.
  10. 10Drain your pasta and return it to the stove.
  11. 11Drain your pasta and return it to the stove.
  12. 12Drain your pasta and return it to the stove.
  13. 13Melt three tablespoons of butter in the pot.
  14. 14Melt three tablespoons of butter in the pot.
  15. 15Melt three tablespoons of butter in the pot.
  16. 16Prepare the spice blend: mixture of garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  17. 17Prepare the spice blend: mixture of garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  18. 18Prepare the spice blend: mixture of garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  19. 19Add half of the spice mixture to the melted butter before adding the flour.
  20. 20Add half of the spice mixture to the melted butter before adding the flour.
  21. 21Add half of the spice mixture to the melted butter before adding the flour.
  22. 22Add three tablespoons of flour and cook it down to form a roux.
  23. 23Add three tablespoons of flour and cook it down to form a roux.
  24. 24Add three tablespoons of flour and cook it down to form a roux.
  25. 25Pour in one can of evaporated milk and whisk until incorporated.
  26. 26Pour in one can of evaporated milk and whisk until incorporated.
  27. 27Pour in one can of evaporated milk and whisk until incorporated.
  28. 28Add two cups of heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  29. 29Add two cups of heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  30. 30Add two cups of heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
  31. 31Stir in some Dijon mustard and the rest of your seasoning mix.
  32. 32Stir in some Dijon mustard and the rest of your seasoning mix.
  33. 33Stir in some Dijon mustard and the rest of your seasoning mix.
  34. 34Add half of the grated cheese (mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar) to the sauce.
  35. 35Add half of the grated cheese (mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar) to the sauce.
  36. 36Add half of the grated cheese (mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar) to the sauce.
  37. 37Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and turn off the heat.
  38. 38Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and turn off the heat.
  39. 39Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and turn off the heat.
  40. 40Layer half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish.
  41. 41Layer half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish.
  42. 42Layer half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish.
  43. 43Sprinkle half of the remaining cheese over the pasta layer.
  44. 44Sprinkle half of the remaining cheese over the pasta layer.
  45. 45Sprinkle half of the remaining cheese over the pasta layer.
  46. 46Add the rest of the pasta mixture on top.
  47. 47Add the rest of the pasta mixture on top.
  48. 48Add the rest of the pasta mixture on top.
  49. 49Top with the remaining cheese.
  50. 50Top with the remaining cheese.
  51. 51Top with the remaining cheese.
  52. 52Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.
  53. 53Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.
  54. 54Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 0.83 pounds Mozzarella cheese
  • 0.83 pounds Mozzarella cheese
  • 0.83 pounds Mozzarella cheese
  • 0.83 pounds Colby Jack cheese
  • 0.83 pounds Colby Jack cheese
  • 0.83 pounds Colby Jack cheese
  • 0.83 pounds Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.83 pounds Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.83 pounds Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 box Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 box Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 box Cavatappi pasta
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 can Evaporated milk
  • 1 can Evaporated milk
  • 1 can Evaporated milk
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • Dijon mustard
  • Dijon mustard
  • Dijon mustard

Equipment

GraterPotColanderWhiskBaking dishOven

Tips

  • Use cavatappi pasta to absorb more creamy sauce.
  • Cook pasta super al dente, about seven minutes.
  • Incorporate the spice blend into the roux, not just at the end.
  • Layer the cheese and pasta for even distribution.