Mac and Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grate all of the cheeses.
  2. 2Grate all of the cheeses.
  3. 3Grate all of the cheeses.
  4. 4Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  5. 5Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  6. 6Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  7. 7Melt butter in a Dutch oven.
  8. 8Melt butter in a Dutch oven.
  9. 9Melt butter in a Dutch oven.
  10. 10Add the spice mixture to the melted butter.
  11. 11Add the spice mixture to the melted butter.
  12. 12Add the spice mixture to the melted butter.
  13. 13Stir in the flour to create a roux.
  14. 14Stir in the flour to create a roux.
  15. 15Stir in the flour to create a roux.
  16. 16Whisk in milk gradually until smooth.
  17. 17Whisk in milk gradually until smooth.
  18. 18Whisk in milk gradually until smooth.
  19. 19Add the remaining spice mixture.
  20. 20Add the remaining spice mixture.
  21. 21Add the remaining spice mixture.
  22. 22Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  23. 23Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  24. 24Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  25. 25Stir in Dijon mustard.
  26. 26Stir in Dijon mustard.
  27. 27Stir in Dijon mustard.
  28. 28Add American cheese slices and whisk until melted.
  29. 29Add American cheese slices and whisk until melted.
  30. 30Add American cheese slices and whisk until melted.
  31. 31Gradually add shredded cheddar, Gruy re, Gouda, and Mozzarella cheese, whisking until smooth.
  32. 32Gradually add shredded cheddar, Gruy re, Gouda, and Mozzarella cheese, whisking until smooth.
  33. 33Gradually add shredded cheddar, Gruy re, Gouda, and Mozzarella cheese, whisking until smooth.
  34. 34Drain cooked pasta and add it to the cheese sauce.
  35. 35Drain cooked pasta and add it to the cheese sauce.
  36. 36Drain cooked pasta and add it to the cheese sauce.
  37. 37Transfer the mac and cheese to a casserole dish.
  38. 38Transfer the mac and cheese to a casserole dish.
  39. 39Transfer the mac and cheese to a casserole dish.
  40. 40Top with more shredded cheese.
  41. 41Top with more shredded cheese.
  42. 42Top with more shredded cheese.
  43. 43Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
  44. 44Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
  45. 45Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
  46. 46Garnish with fresh chives.
  47. 47Garnish with fresh chives.
  48. 48Garnish with fresh chives.

Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup Butter
  • 0.33 cup Butter
  • 0.33 cup Butter
  • 0.33 cup flour
  • 0.33 cup flour
  • 0.33 cup flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 slices American Cheese
  • 2 slices American Cheese
  • 2 slices American Cheese
  • 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar
  • 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar
  • 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar
  • 1 cup Gruy re Cheese
  • 1 cup Gruy re Cheese
  • 1 cup Gruy re Cheese
  • 1 cup Gouda
  • 1 cup Gouda
  • 1 cup Gouda
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 pounds pasta
  • 2 pounds pasta
  • 2 pounds pasta
  • to garnish Chives
  • to garnish Chives
  • to garnish Chives

Equipment

Dutch ovensmall bowlwhiskgratercasserole dish

Tips

  • Adjust the amount of milk for your desired thickness of the cheese sauce.
  • Use a combination of different cheeses for a richer flavor.