Mac and Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

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