Mac and Cheese
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Grate the cheeses.
- 2Salt your water.
- 3Use cavatappi pasta.
- 4Cook the pasta super al dente, for about 7 minutes.
- 5Drain your pasta.
- 6Return the pot to the stove and melt three tablespoons of butter.
- 7Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to make a spice blend.
- 8Add half of the spice mixture to the butter.
- 9Add three tablespoons of flour and cook it down.
- 10Pour in one can of evaporated milk and whisk.
- 11Once the evaporated milk is incorporated, add two cups of heavy cream.
- 12Once the sauce starts to simmer, add some Dijon mustard and the rest of the seasoning mix.
- 13Add half of the mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar cheese to the sauce.
- 14Add the pasta and mix thoroughly.
- 15Turn off the heat.
- 16Layer half the pasta, half the cheese, the rest of the pasta, and the rest of the cheese into a baking dish.
- 17Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds cheese
- cavatappi pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- salt
- pepper
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Dijon mustard
- mozzarella
- Colby Jack
- sharp cheddar
Equipment
graterpotstrainerbaking dishwhiskwooden spoon
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