Tini's Famous Mac and Cheese

32 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. 4Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  5. 5Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  6. 6Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish
  7. 7Cook cavatappi according to package instructions.
  8. 8Cook cavatappi according to package instructions.
  9. 9Cook cavatappi according to package instructions.
  10. 10Drain and set aside.
  11. 11Drain and set aside.
  12. 12Drain and set aside.
  13. 13Combine all 3 shredded cheeses in a bowl and divide half into another bowl.
  14. 14Combine all 3 shredded cheeses in a bowl and divide half into another bowl.
  15. 15Combine all 3 shredded cheeses in a bowl and divide half into another bowl.
  16. 16Set aside
  17. 17Set aside
  18. 18Set aside
  19. 19Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  20. 20Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  21. 21Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  22. 22Divide in half and set aside.
  23. 23Divide in half and set aside.
  24. 24Divide in half and set aside.
  25. 25Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  26. 26Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  27. 27Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  28. 28Once melted, add half of the season mixture and flour.
  29. 29Once melted, add half of the season mixture and flour.
  30. 30Once melted, add half of the season mixture and flour.
  31. 31Stir until the mixture becomes paste-like, about 3-5 minutes.
  32. 32Stir until the mixture becomes paste-like, about 3-5 minutes.
  33. 33Stir until the mixture becomes paste-like, about 3-5 minutes.
  34. 34Add evaporated milk and whisk until thick.
  35. 35Add evaporated milk and whisk until thick.
  36. 36Add evaporated milk and whisk until thick.
  37. 37Add heavy cream and the rest of the seasoning mixture and mix until combined.
  38. 38Add heavy cream and the rest of the seasoning mixture and mix until combined.
  39. 39Add heavy cream and the rest of the seasoning mixture and mix until combined.
  40. 40Whisk in Dijon mustard until thick.
  41. 41Whisk in Dijon mustard until thick.
  42. 42Whisk in Dijon mustard until thick.
  43. 43Slowly add in half the cheese, allowing it to melt before adding more.
  44. 44Slowly add in half the cheese, allowing it to melt before adding more.
  45. 45Slowly add in half the cheese, allowing it to melt before adding more.
  46. 46Stir in cavatappi until coated with cheese sauce.
  47. 47Stir in cavatappi until coated with cheese sauce.
  48. 48Stir in cavatappi until coated with cheese sauce.
  49. 49Add a layer of cavatappi and then a layer of shredded cheese to prepared baking dish.
  50. 50Add a layer of cavatappi and then a layer of shredded cheese to prepared baking dish.
  51. 51Add a layer of cavatappi and then a layer of shredded cheese to prepared baking dish.
  52. 52Repeat layers
  53. 53Repeat layers
  54. 54Repeat layers
  55. 55Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25-30 min.
  56. 56Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25-30 min.
  57. 57Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25-30 min.
  58. 58Finish by broiling until top is golden brown, about 2 min.
  59. 59Finish by broiling until top is golden brown, about 2 min.
  60. 60Finish by broiling until top is golden brown, about 2 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked
  • 1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked
  • 1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 16 ounces Colby jack cheese, grated
  • 16 ounces Colby jack cheese, grated
  • 16 ounces Colby jack cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 can Carnation Evaporated Milk
  • 1 can Carnation Evaporated Milk
  • 1 can Carnation Evaporated Milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard

Equipment

9 x 13 inch baking dishbowllarge skillet