# Mac and Cheese

A delicious mac and cheese recipe perfect for the holidays, featuring cavatappi noodles and a blend of cheeses.

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

## Ingredients

- 1 lb cavatappi
- 1 lb mozzarella
- 1 lb colby jack
- 0.5 lb sharp cheddar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard

## Instructions

1. Boil cavatappi noodles in a pot, seasoning the water with chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
2. Shred all the cheese by hand.
3. Separate half of the shredded cheese into another bowl.
4. Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chicken bouillon powder in a small bowl.
5. Melt butter in a pan.
6. Add half of the seasoning mixture to the melted butter and let it bloom for about 2 minutes.
7. Sprinkle in the flour, mixing it very well.
8. Pour in the evaporated milk and heavy cream.
9. Mix until everything is nice and smooth.
10. Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and a little bit of Dijon mustard.
11. Whisk again until combined.
12. Turn off the heat and start adding in the delicious cheese, whisking until velvety smooth.
13. Add in your cavatappi noodles to the cheese sauce.
14. Mix the noodles and cheese sauce together.
15. Transfer half of the mac and cheese into your pan and spread it out.
16. Sprinkle with half of the remaining cheese.
17. Top with the rest of the mac and cheese.
18. Finish off with the rest of the cheese.
19. Pop this into your oven for 25 to 30 minutes, and broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes for that delicious golden crispy top.

## Equipment

- pot
- grater
- bowl
- pan
- whisk
- spatula
- baking pan
- oven

## Tips

- Season the water with chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
- Turn off the heat before adding the cheese to the sauce.
- Broil for the last 2-3 minutes for a golden, crispy top.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UDVdVR/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/78bce5d9-33ac-4f12-9497-ad973c021334
- Extracted: 2025-11-27

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