# Thanksgiving Mac n Cheese

A Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese dish, made in a room, using Cavatappi pasta and different types of cheese.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 12 ounces Cavatappi pasta
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 6 ounces Colby Jack cheese
- 6 ounces Cheddar cheese
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon pepper
- 1.5 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 6 oz evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 handful Chives

## Instructions

1. Boil water in a pot.
2. Add pasta and cook until al dente.
3. Drain the pasta.
4. Grate cheeses.
5. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
6. Melt butter in a pot.
7. Add flour and mix well.
8. Stir in the evaporated milk, heavy cream and Dijon mustard.
9. Add the cheese and pasta to the cheese sauce and stir.
10. Transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with extra cheese and bake until golden brown.
11. Garnish with chopped chives.

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon
- colander
- grater
- small bowls
- small black bowl
- measuring spoons
- whisk
- oven
- knife

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY3wEbpK/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7135fdd6-5ffa-49b2-8c81-f1c1bb6cbe70
- Extracted: 2025-01-07

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