Holiday Mac and Cheese

30m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta until cooked.
  2. 2Shred cheese using a box grater.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix all the shredded cheese together.
  4. 4Divide the cheese mixture into two bowls.
  5. 5In a small container, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
  6. 6In a frying pan, melt butter.
  7. 7Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter.
  8. 8Add 3 tablespoons of flour and mix well.
  9. 9Add one can of evaporated milk and whisk immediately to avoid clumps.
  10. 10Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
  11. 11Add the remaining seasoning mix.
  12. 12Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  13. 13Let the sauce thicken.
  14. 14Add half of the cheese mixture to the sauce and mix until melted.
  15. 15Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
  16. 16Layer the mac and cheese in a baking dish, starting with a layer of pasta, followed by cheese, and another layer of pasta.
  17. 17Top with the remaining cheese and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
  18. 18Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  19. 19Garnish with chives and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound colby jack cheese
  • 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 chives

Equipment

potcolanderbox graterlarge bowltwo small containersfrying panwooden spatulawhisk