# Mac and Cheese

A popular and highly-viewed recipe for Mac and Cheese.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 454 g Cavatappi noodles
- Cheese
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Butter

## Instructions

1. Boil cavatappi noodles in a pot.
2. Shred cheese.
3. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
4. Melt butter in a pan and add half of the seasonings. Let it bloom for about 2 minutes.
5. Prepare the cheese sauce (second attempt worked).
6. Add cooked noodles to the cheese sauce and mix.
7. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
8. Top with the remaining cheese.
9. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
10. Serve and enjoy.

## Equipment

- Pot
- Grater
- Pan
- Baking dish

## Tips

- Don't trust the internet too much, but this recipe might be an exception.
- You might put too much pasta.
- The cheese grating might take manual effort if you don't have a large grater.
- Let the seasonings bloom in the butter for about 2 minutes.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRki308EmEy/?igsh=eTNwa2I2eXB6eTVu
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7191c06c-8a38-4325-89e8-013cfe2aaf69
- Extracted: 2025-12-23

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