Creamy Mac n’ Cheese

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start by melting half a stick of butter in a pan.
  2. 2Add 3 cups of heavy cream to the melted butter, keeping the burner at a medium-low setting to prevent separation.
  3. 3Incorporate the butter and cream.
  4. 4Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and a little bit of salt. Optionally, add chicken bouillon.
  5. 5Mix everything together and let it come to a simmer.
  6. 6Add 3 cups of cheddar cheese and 2 cups of queso Oaxaca to the simmering mixture.
  7. 7Mix everything until the cheese is melted and the sauce reaches a creamy consistency. Turn off the heat.
  8. 8Add the cooked elbow macaroni to the sauce.
  9. 9Mix the pasta thoroughly with the sauce until it's fully coated.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 stick butter
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • salt
  • chicken bouillon
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups Oaxaca cheese
  • 1.5 lbs pasta

Equipment

panwooden spatulacolander

Tips

  • Make sure to keep your burner at a medium-low setting when adding heavy cream. Temperature is key when using heavy cream to prevent the sauce from separating.
  • You can adjust any of the spices to your liking.