Macalicious Mac and Cheese

35m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  2. 2Add 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook, stirring continuously for about 3 minutes, to remove the raw flour taste.
  3. 3Stir in 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  4. 4Add 1/4 cup of grated onion and 1 tablespoon of garlic paste.
  5. 5While stirring, add 2 cups of heavy cream.
  6. 6Slowly add 2 cups of milk while stirring.
  7. 7Add 12 ounces of evaporated milk.
  8. 8Slowly add 16 ounces of freshly grated American cheese.
  9. 9Add 16 ounces of freshly grated cheddar cheese and stir until all the cheese is melted.
  10. 10Add your al dente pasta to the cheese mixture.
  11. 11Sprinkle in about 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
  12. 12In a greased oven-safe dish, add half of your mac and cheese mixture.
  13. 13Layer with Monterey Jack cheese.
  14. 14Add another layer of your mac and cheese mixture.
  15. 15Top with Mozzarella cheese.
  16. 16Sprinkle crushed cheese crackers on top.
  17. 17Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 cup grated onion
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 16 oz American cheese
  • 16 oz cheddar cheese
  • al dente pasta
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Monterey Jack cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • crushed cheese crackers

Equipment

oven safe dishoven

Tips

  • continuously stir the butter and flour mixture to cook out the raw flour taste
  • slowly add milk and evaporated milk while stirring
  • use freshly grated cheese from the deli