The Best Mac and Cheese

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt half a stick of unsalted butter in a skillet.
  2. 2Melt half a stick of unsalted butter in a skillet.
  3. 3Melt half a stick of unsalted butter in a skillet.
  4. 4Add a quarter cup of grated onions to the melted butter.
  5. 5Add a quarter cup of grated onions to the melted butter.
  6. 6Add a quarter cup of grated onions to the melted butter.
  7. 7Add one teaspoon of mustard powder.
  8. 8Add one teaspoon of mustard powder.
  9. 9Add one teaspoon of mustard powder.
  10. 10Add one teaspoon of garlic powder.
  11. 11Add one teaspoon of garlic powder.
  12. 12Add one teaspoon of garlic powder.
  13. 13Add one teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  14. 14Add one teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  15. 15Add one teaspoon of smoked paprika.
  16. 16Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  17. 17Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  18. 18Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  19. 19Add one teaspoon of black pepper.
  20. 20Add one teaspoon of black pepper.
  21. 21Add one teaspoon of black pepper.
  22. 22Add one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
  23. 23Add one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
  24. 24Add one tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
  25. 25Stir the mixture quickly.
  26. 26Stir the mixture quickly.
  27. 27Stir the mixture quickly.
  28. 28Add four tablespoons of flour slowly.
  29. 29Add four tablespoons of flour slowly.
  30. 30Add four tablespoons of flour slowly.
  31. 31Mix until combined and cook for about a minute.
  32. 32Mix until combined and cook for about a minute.
  33. 33Mix until combined and cook for about a minute.
  34. 34Whisk in three cups of whole milk.
  35. 35Whisk in three cups of whole milk.
  36. 36Whisk in three cups of whole milk.
  37. 37Keep whisking until beautifully combined.
  38. 38Keep whisking until beautifully combined.
  39. 39Keep whisking until beautifully combined.
  40. 40Add one pound of shredded white American cheese.
  41. 41Add one pound of shredded white American cheese.
  42. 42Add one pound of shredded white American cheese.
  43. 43Add half a pound of medium cheddar cheese.
  44. 44Add half a pound of medium cheddar cheese.
  45. 45Add half a pound of medium cheddar cheese.
  46. 46Add half a pound of sharp cheddar cheese.
  47. 47Add half a pound of sharp cheddar cheese.
  48. 48Add half a pound of sharp cheddar cheese.
  49. 49Stir until all the cheese is combined, melted, and gooey.
  50. 50Stir until all the cheese is combined, melted, and gooey.
  51. 51Stir until all the cheese is combined, melted, and gooey.
  52. 52Add 16 ounces of cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  53. 53Add 16 ounces of cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  54. 54Add 16 ounces of cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  55. 55Stir until all the noodles are completely covered.
  56. 56Stir until all the noodles are completely covered.
  57. 57Stir until all the noodles are completely covered.
  58. 58Fill a baking dish with the mac and cheese.
  59. 59Fill a baking dish with the mac and cheese.
  60. 60Fill a baking dish with the mac and cheese.
  61. 61Crush a handful of Cheez-Its in your hand.
  62. 62Crush a handful of Cheez-Its in your hand.
  63. 63Crush a handful of Cheez-Its in your hand.
  64. 64Sprinkle the crushed Cheez-Its over the mac and cheese.
  65. 65Sprinkle the crushed Cheez-Its over the mac and cheese.
  66. 66Sprinkle the crushed Cheez-Its over the mac and cheese.
  67. 67Sprinkle shredded cheddar jack cheese on top.
  68. 68Sprinkle shredded cheddar jack cheese on top.
  69. 69Sprinkle shredded cheddar jack cheese on top.
  70. 70Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  71. 71Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  72. 72Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
  73. 73Let it cool off.
  74. 74Let it cool off.
  75. 75Let it cool off.
  76. 76Cut a piece with a spatula and serve in a bowl.
  77. 77Cut a piece with a spatula and serve in a bowl.
  78. 78Cut a piece with a spatula and serve in a bowl.
  79. 79Scoop up a big bite with a fork and eat.
  80. 80Scoop up a big bite with a fork and eat.
  81. 81Scoop up a big bite with a fork and eat.

Ingredients

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