Mac and Cheese

45m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt one stick of butter.
  2. 2Add two heaping spoonfuls of flour to the melted butter and stir until it forms a soft consistency, creating a roux.
  3. 3Add heavy cream gradually, stirring each time until smooth to prevent lumps.
  4. 4Finish with a little bit of milk to balance the sauce.
  5. 5Add a big handful of Velveeta cheese and melt it to create a creamy base.
  6. 6Start cooking the pasta.
  7. 7Add white Italian blend cheese, including mozzarella and parmesan, and stir until melted.
  8. 8Add the triple blend of cheddar cheese (sharp, mild, and white) and mix in.
  9. 9Break up and add Havarti cheese slices a little at a time, ensuring the sauce does not boil.
  10. 10Season the cheese sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
  11. 11Strain the cooked pasta and place it into a big aluminum pan.
  12. 12Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir until everything is well coated.
  13. 13Sprinkle in medium cheddar cheese and mix slightly, leaving some big pieces of cheese.
  14. 14Bake in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 heaping spoonfuls flour
  • heavy cream
  • milk
  • 1 handful Velveeta cheese
  • pasta
  • white Italian blend cheese (mozzarella, parmesan)
  • triple blend cheddar cheese (sharp, mild, white)
  • Havarti cheese slices
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • medium cheddar cheese

Equipment

aluminum panoven

Tips

  • Add cream/milk gradually and stir to prevent lumps.
  • Do not boil the cheese sauce as it will make the mac and cheese gritty.
  • Mix in some cheese only slightly to leave big pieces for a nice cheese pull after baking.