Mac and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water, add salt, and cook cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away, or 7 minutes if preparing it the night before.
  2. 2Boil water, add salt, and cook cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away, or 7 minutes if preparing it the night before.
  3. 3Boil water, add salt, and cook cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away, or 7 minutes if preparing it the night before.
  4. 4Shred mozzarella, Colby jack, and cheddar cheese.
  5. 5Shred mozzarella, Colby jack, and cheddar cheese.
  6. 6Shred mozzarella, Colby jack, and cheddar cheese.
  7. 7In a small container, mix seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  8. 8In a small container, mix seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  9. 9In a small container, mix seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  10. 10In a pan on medium heat, melt butter and add half of the seasoning mix to bloom it for 30 seconds.
  11. 11In a pan on medium heat, melt butter and add half of the seasoning mix to bloom it for 30 seconds.
  12. 12In a pan on medium heat, melt butter and add half of the seasoning mix to bloom it for 30 seconds.
  13. 13Add 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  14. 14Add 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  15. 15Add 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  16. 16Whisk in a quarter of the evaporated milk to get rid of any flour clumps.
  17. 17Whisk in a quarter of the evaporated milk to get rid of any flour clumps.
  18. 18Whisk in a quarter of the evaporated milk to get rid of any flour clumps.
  19. 19Add the rest of the evaporated milk and whisk for about a minute.
  20. 20Add the rest of the evaporated milk and whisk for about a minute.
  21. 21Add the rest of the evaporated milk and whisk for about a minute.
  22. 22Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard and mix.
  23. 23Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard and mix.
  24. 24Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard and mix.
  25. 25Slowly add half of the heavy cream while whisking.
  26. 26Slowly add half of the heavy cream while whisking.
  27. 27Slowly add half of the heavy cream while whisking.
  28. 28Add half the cheese, mix until melted. Then add the remaining cheese and seasoning mix.
  29. 29Add half the cheese, mix until melted. Then add the remaining cheese and seasoning mix.
  30. 30Add half the cheese, mix until melted. Then add the remaining cheese and seasoning mix.
  31. 31Add the cooked pasta and gently mix.
  32. 32Add the cooked pasta and gently mix.
  33. 33Add the cooked pasta and gently mix.
  34. 34Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Layer with remaining cheese and then the rest of the mac and cheese.
  35. 35Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Layer with remaining cheese and then the rest of the mac and cheese.
  36. 36Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Layer with remaining cheese and then the rest of the mac and cheese.
  37. 37Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  38. 38Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  39. 39Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 1 water
  • 1 water
  • 1 water
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound Cavatappi 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 tablespoon seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika)
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika)
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 chopped chives
  • 1 chopped chives
  • 1 chopped chives

Equipment

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