Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 4.5 cups of heavy cream and 4 ounces of cream cheese to a saucepan.
  2. 2Add 4.5 cups of heavy cream and 4 ounces of cream cheese to a saucepan.
  3. 3Add 4.5 cups of heavy cream and 4 ounces of cream cheese to a saucepan.
  4. 4Let the heavy cream and cream cheese mixture come to a simmer on the stovetop.
  5. 5Let the heavy cream and cream cheese mixture come to a simmer on the stovetop.
  6. 6Let the heavy cream and cream cheese mixture come to a simmer on the stovetop.
  7. 7Sauté one small onion and about six cloves of minced garlic in one stick of melted butter in a pan.
  8. 8Sauté one small onion and about six cloves of minced garlic in one stick of melted butter in a pan.
  9. 9Sauté one small onion and about six cloves of minced garlic in one stick of melted butter in a pan.
  10. 10Add about 2 tablespoons of flour to the sautéed onion and garlic, and let it cook for a little.
  11. 11Add about 2 tablespoons of flour to the sautéed onion and garlic, and let it cook for a little.
  12. 12Add about 2 tablespoons of flour to the sautéed onion and garlic, and let it cook for a little.
  13. 13Pour in the heavy cream mixture into the pan with the sautéed ingredients.
  14. 14Pour in the heavy cream mixture into the pan with the sautéed ingredients.
  15. 15Pour in the heavy cream mixture into the pan with the sautéed ingredients.
  16. 16Add shredded cheddar, pepper jack, and freshly grated white cheddar cheese to the mixture.
  17. 17Add shredded cheddar, pepper jack, and freshly grated white cheddar cheese to the mixture.
  18. 18Add shredded cheddar, pepper jack, and freshly grated white cheddar cheese to the mixture.
  19. 19Season with a teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  20. 20Season with a teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  21. 21Season with a teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  22. 22Mix everything together well.
  23. 23Mix everything together well.
  24. 24Mix everything together well.
  25. 25Add the cooked penne pasta into the cheese sauce.
  26. 26Add the cooked penne pasta into the cheese sauce.
  27. 27Add the cooked penne pasta into the cheese sauce.
  28. 28Add a little bit of turmeric to the pasta for color.
  29. 29Add a little bit of turmeric to the pasta for color.
  30. 30Add a little bit of turmeric to the pasta for color.
  31. 31Add half of the pasta into a baking dish.
  32. 32Add half of the pasta into a baking dish.
  33. 33Add half of the pasta into a baking dish.
  34. 34Layer on some of the cheese.
  35. 35Layer on some of the cheese.
  36. 36Layer on some of the cheese.
  37. 37Add the rest of the pasta.
  38. 38Add the rest of the pasta.
  39. 39Add the rest of the pasta.
  40. 40Add more cheese.
  41. 41Add more cheese.
  42. 42Add more cheese.
  43. 43Finish off with Italian breadcrumbs.
  44. 44Finish off with Italian breadcrumbs.
  45. 45Finish off with Italian breadcrumbs.
  46. 46Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.
  47. 47Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.
  48. 48Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4.5 cups heavy cream
  • 4.5 cups heavy cream
  • 4.5 cups heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 lb penne rigate pasta
  • 1 lb penne rigate pasta
  • 1 lb penne rigate pasta
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • pepper jack cheese
  • pepper jack cheese
  • pepper jack cheese
  • freshly grated white cheddar cheese
  • freshly grated white cheddar cheese
  • freshly grated white cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • turmeric
  • turmeric
  • turmeric
  • Italian breadcrumbs
  • Italian breadcrumbs
  • Italian breadcrumbs

Equipment

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Tips

  • Using penne pasta instead of elbow macaroni allows the sauce to cling on better, resulting in more flavor in each bite.
  • Add a little bit of turmeric to give the pasta a nice color.