# Mac and Cheese

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon
- cheese grater
- mixing bowls
- small container
- pan
- spatula
- whisk
- baking dish
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY5wuL3y/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/60c29d9c-333a-4f41-a612-871155a0c087
- Extracted: 2024-12-08

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