Mac and Cheese

30m
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. 2Shred mozzarella, Colby jack, and cheddar cheese.
  3. 3In a small container, mix seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. 4In a pan on medium heat, melt butter and add half of the seasoning mix to bloom it for 30 seconds.
  5. 5Add 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6Whisk in a quarter of the evaporated milk to get rid of any flour clumps.
  7. 7Add the rest of the evaporated milk and whisk for about a minute.
  8. 8Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard and mix.
  9. 9Slowly add half of the heavy cream while whisking.
  10. 10Add half the cheese, mix until melted. Then add the remaining cheese and seasoning mix.
  11. 11Add the cooked pasta and gently mix.
  12. 12Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Layer with remaining cheese and then the rest of the mac and cheese.
  13. 13Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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