The Best Mac and Cheese

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt half a stick of unsalted butter in a skillet.
  2. 2Add a quarter cup of grated onions to the melted butter.
  3. 3Add one teaspoon of mustard powder.
  4. 4Add one teaspoon of garlic powder.
  5. 5Add one teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  6. 6Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  7. 7Add one teaspoon of black pepper.
  8. 8Add one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
  9. 9Stir the mixture quickly.
  10. 10Add four tablespoons of flour slowly.
  11. 11Mix until combined and cook for about a minute.
  12. 12Whisk in three cups of whole milk.
  13. 13Keep whisking until beautifully combined.
  14. 14Add one pound of shredded white American cheese.
  15. 15Add half a pound of medium cheddar cheese.
  16. 16Add half a pound of sharp cheddar cheese.
  17. 17Stir until all the cheese is combined, melted, and gooey.
  18. 18Add 16 ounces of cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  19. 19Stir until all the noodles are completely covered.
  20. 20Fill a baking dish with the mac and cheese.
  21. 21Crush a handful of Cheez-Its in your hand.
  22. 22Sprinkle the crushed Cheez-Its over the mac and cheese.
  23. 23Sprinkle shredded cheddar jack cheese on top.
  24. 24Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  25. 25Let it cool off.
  26. 26Cut a piece with a spatula and serve in a bowl.
  27. 27Scoop up a big bite with a fork and eat.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 stick Unsalted Butter
  • 0.25 cup Grated Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Flour
  • 3 cups Whole Milk
  • 1 pound Shredded White American Cheese
  • 0.5 pound Medium Cheddar Cheese
  • 0.5 pound Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 16 ounces Cooked Pasta
  • handful Cheez-Its
  • handful Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese

Equipment

SkilletWhiskSpatulaBaking Dish

Tips

  • Be less aggressive when adding grated onions to the butter.
  • Use cavatappi pasta because it's funner to say.
  • Crush cheese crackers in your bare hands to sprinkle on top.
  • Blow on the mac and cheese to cool it off before serving.