Mac and Cheese

Name: Mac and Cheese
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 water; 1 tsp salt; 1 lb cavatappi pasta; 1 lb mozzarella cheese; 1 lb colby jack cheese; 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp paprika; 3 tbsp butter; 3 tbsp flour; 12 oz evaporated milk; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

30m

Serves 6

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Mac and Cheese

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30m

Serves 6

Directions

1Boil salted water.
2Add 1 lb cavatappi pasta and boil for 8 minutes if using immediately or 7 minutes if making ahead.
3Shred 1 lb mozzarella, 1 lb Colby Jack and 8 oz sharp cheddar.
4In a small container, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Taste and add more seasoning to preference.
5In a pan on medium heat, melt 3 tbsp of butter.
6Add half of the seasoning mix into the melted butter, and stir for 30 seconds. This is called blooming the seasonings.
7Add 3 tbsp of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes to create a roux.
8Whisk in a quarter of a 12 oz can of evaporated milk until smooth.
9Add remaining evaporated milk slowly, a little at a time, whisking constantly until smooth.
10Add 1 tbsp of Dijon mustard, mix.
11Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream, a little at a time, whisking constantly until smooth.
12Reduce heat to low.
13Add half of the shredded cheese and mix until melted.
14Add remaining seasoning mix, mix.
15Add cooked pasta and gently fold to coat.
16Transfer half of the mac and cheese to a baking dish.
17Top with remaining shredded cheese.
18Add remaining mac and cheese on top.
19Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil for 2 minutes.

Ingredients

1 water
1 tsp salt
1 lb cavatappi pasta
1 lb mozzarella cheese
1 lb colby jack cheese
8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
12 oz evaporated milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

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Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese

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Ingredients

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