Mac and Cheese

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Melt one stick of butter.
  2. 2Melt one stick of butter.
  3. 3Melt one stick of butter.
  4. 4Add two heaping spoonfuls of flour to the melted butter and stir until it forms a soft consistency, creating a roux.
  5. 5Add two heaping spoonfuls of flour to the melted butter and stir until it forms a soft consistency, creating a roux.
  6. 6Add two heaping spoonfuls of flour to the melted butter and stir until it forms a soft consistency, creating a roux.
  7. 7Add heavy cream gradually, stirring each time until smooth to prevent lumps.
  8. 8Add heavy cream gradually, stirring each time until smooth to prevent lumps.
  9. 9Add heavy cream gradually, stirring each time until smooth to prevent lumps.
  10. 10Finish with a little bit of milk to balance the sauce.
  11. 11Finish with a little bit of milk to balance the sauce.
  12. 12Finish with a little bit of milk to balance the sauce.
  13. 13Add a big handful of Velveeta cheese and melt it to create a creamy base.
  14. 14Add a big handful of Velveeta cheese and melt it to create a creamy base.
  15. 15Add a big handful of Velveeta cheese and melt it to create a creamy base.
  16. 16Start cooking the pasta.
  17. 17Start cooking the pasta.
  18. 18Start cooking the pasta.
  19. 19Add white Italian blend cheese, including mozzarella and parmesan, and stir until melted.
  20. 20Add white Italian blend cheese, including mozzarella and parmesan, and stir until melted.
  21. 21Add white Italian blend cheese, including mozzarella and parmesan, and stir until melted.
  22. 22Add the triple blend of cheddar cheese (sharp, mild, and white) and mix in.
  23. 23Add the triple blend of cheddar cheese (sharp, mild, and white) and mix in.
  24. 24Add the triple blend of cheddar cheese (sharp, mild, and white) and mix in.
  25. 25Break up and add Havarti cheese slices a little at a time, ensuring the sauce does not boil.
  26. 26Break up and add Havarti cheese slices a little at a time, ensuring the sauce does not boil.
  27. 27Break up and add Havarti cheese slices a little at a time, ensuring the sauce does not boil.
  28. 28Season the cheese sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
  29. 29Season the cheese sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
  30. 30Season the cheese sauce with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and fresh cracked pepper.
  31. 31Strain the cooked pasta and place it into a big aluminum pan.
  32. 32Strain the cooked pasta and place it into a big aluminum pan.
  33. 33Strain the cooked pasta and place it into a big aluminum pan.
  34. 34Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir until everything is well coated.
  35. 35Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir until everything is well coated.
  36. 36Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and stir until everything is well coated.
  37. 37Sprinkle in medium cheddar cheese and mix slightly, leaving some big pieces of cheese.
  38. 38Sprinkle in medium cheddar cheese and mix slightly, leaving some big pieces of cheese.
  39. 39Sprinkle in medium cheddar cheese and mix slightly, leaving some big pieces of cheese.
  40. 40Bake in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for about 45 minutes.
  41. 41Bake in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for about 45 minutes.
  42. 42Bake in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

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