# Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese

This recipe shows how to make a delicious and creamy mac and cheese perfect for Thanksgiving.

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

## Ingredients

- 1 water
- 1 salt
- 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 chopped chives

## Instructions

1. Boil salted water.
2. Add 1 pound of cavatappi pasta and boil for 7-8 minutes (depending on whether you are making it ahead of time or not).
3. Shred 1 pound of mozzarella, 1 pound of Colby Jack, and 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
4. In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
5. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan and add half of the seasoning mix to bloom.
6. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes to make a roux.
7. Whisk in 1/4 of a can of evaporated milk to remove lumps.
8. Add the remaining evaporated milk and mix.
9. Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and mix.
10. Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream, a little at a time, mixing constantly.
11. Add half of the shredded cheese and mix until melted.
12. Add the remaining seasoning mix and cheese, mixing until melted.
13. Add the cooked pasta and fold it into the cheese sauce.
14. Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish, top with the remaining cheese, then add the rest of the mac and cheese.
15. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top cheese is melted and bubbly.

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon
- cheese grater
- bowl
- whisk
- pan
- spatula
- baking dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTY37vbLD/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/78248194-3115-4094-8517-785a28715ba4
- Extracted: 2025-01-07

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