Serves 1
Directions
- 1Combine onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
- 2Melt butter in a large pot, then toast the spices for a minute or two.
- 3Add flour and cook it for a minute or two.
- 4Slowly stream in whole milk, stirring until smooth.
- 5Add more seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 6Mix in dijon mustard.
- 7Turn off the heat and melt in American cheese slices.
- 8Slowly add the cheese blend, stirring until smooth.
- 9Add the pasta.
- 10Pour the pasta into an oven-safe dish.
- 11Top with another layer of the cheese blend.
- 12Bake in a 350-degree oven for 20 minutes, then broil for a couple minutes.
- 13Garnish with chives.
Ingredients
- 0.33 cup butter
- 0.33 cup flour
- 3.5 cups whole milk
- 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tbsp onion powder
- 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
- 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 cups mild-medium cheddar
- 1 cup gruyère cheese
- 1 cup gouda
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 2 pounds pasta
- to garnish chives
Equipment
cutting boardknifebowlspatulalarge potsauce panwhiskspoonoven-safe dish
Tips
- For the cheeses, use a mixture of mild cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, and gruyere.
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