Tini's Famous Mac and Cheese
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish
- 3Cook cavatappi according to package instructions.
- 4Drain and set aside.
- 5Combine all 3 shredded cheeses in a bowl and divide half into another bowl.
- 6Set aside
- 7Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 8Divide in half and set aside.
- 9Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 10Once melted, add half of the season mixture and flour.
- 11Stir until the mixture becomes paste-like, about 3-5 minutes.
- 12Add evaporated milk and whisk until thick.
- 13Add heavy cream and the rest of the seasoning mixture and mix until combined.
- 14Whisk in Dijon mustard until thick.
- 15Slowly add in half the cheese, allowing it to melt before adding more.
- 16Stir in cavatappi until coated with cheese sauce.
- 17Add a layer of cavatappi and then a layer of shredded cheese to prepared baking dish.
- 18Repeat layers
- 19Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25-30 min.
- 20Finish by broiling until top is golden brown, about 2 min.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- 16 ounces Colby jack cheese, grated
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 can Carnation Evaporated Milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
Equipment
9 x 13 inch baking dishbowllarge skillet
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