Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water, salt it and add one pound of cavatappi pasta. Boil for eight minutes if making mac and cheese right away, or seven minutes if making it the night before.
  2. 2Boil water, salt it and add one pound of cavatappi pasta. Boil for eight minutes if making mac and cheese right away, or seven minutes if making it the night before.
  3. 3Boil water, salt it and add one pound of cavatappi pasta. Boil for eight minutes if making mac and cheese right away, or seven minutes if making it the night before.
  4. 4Shred one pound of mozzarella, one pound of Colby jack, and eight ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
  5. 5Shred one pound of mozzarella, one pound of Colby jack, and eight ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
  6. 6Shred one pound of mozzarella, one pound of Colby jack, and eight ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
  7. 7In a bowl mix seasoning: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  8. 8In a bowl mix seasoning: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  9. 9In a bowl mix seasoning: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  10. 10In a pan, melt three tablespoons of butter and add half of the seasoning. Cook for 30 seconds.
  11. 11In a pan, melt three tablespoons of butter and add half of the seasoning. Cook for 30 seconds.
  12. 12In a pan, melt three tablespoons of butter and add half of the seasoning. Cook for 30 seconds.
  13. 13Add three tablespoons of flour and cook for two to three minutes.
  14. 14Add three tablespoons of flour and cook for two to three minutes.
  15. 15Add three tablespoons of flour and cook for two to three minutes.
  16. 16Add a quarter of a can of evaporated milk and whisk to remove lumps.
  17. 17Add a quarter of a can of evaporated milk and whisk to remove lumps.
  18. 18Add a quarter of a can of evaporated milk and whisk to remove lumps.
  19. 19Add the rest of the evaporated milk and whisk for a minute.
  20. 20Add the rest of the evaporated milk and whisk for a minute.
  21. 21Add the rest of the evaporated milk and whisk for a minute.
  22. 22Add one tablespoon of Dijon mustard (optional) and mix.
  23. 23Add one tablespoon of Dijon mustard (optional) and mix.
  24. 24Add one tablespoon of Dijon mustard (optional) and mix.
  25. 25Slowly add two cups of heavy cream, a little at a time, while whisking.
  26. 26Slowly add two cups of heavy cream, a little at a time, while whisking.
  27. 27Slowly add two cups of heavy cream, a little at a time, while whisking.
  28. 28Add half of the shredded cheese, mixing until melted. Add the rest of the cheese and seasoning, then mix until melted.
  29. 29Add half of the shredded cheese, mixing until melted. Add the rest of the cheese and seasoning, then mix until melted.
  30. 30Add half of the shredded cheese, mixing until melted. Add the rest of the cheese and seasoning, then mix until melted.
  31. 31Add the cooked pasta and fold it in with the cheese sauce.
  32. 32Add the cooked pasta and fold it in with the cheese sauce.
  33. 33Add the cooked pasta and fold it in with the cheese sauce.
  34. 34Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish, layer with half of the remaining cheese, top with the other half of mac and cheese and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  35. 35Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish, layer with half of the remaining cheese, top with the other half of mac and cheese and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  36. 36Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish, layer with half of the remaining cheese, top with the other half of mac and cheese and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
  37. 37Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until the top cheese is melted. Broil for two minutes.
  38. 38Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until the top cheese is melted. Broil for two minutes.
  39. 39Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes until the top cheese is melted. Broil for two minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 water
  • 1 water
  • 1 water
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pound kow topi pasta
  • 1 pound kow topi pasta
  • 1 pound kow topi pasta
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound colby jack cheese
  • 1 pound colby jack cheese
  • 1 pound colby jack cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 seasoning
  • 1 seasoning
  • 1 seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Equipment

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