# Holiday Mac and Cheese

A delicious and easy mac and cheese recipe, perfect for the holiday season.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound colby jack cheese
- 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 tablespoon salt
- 0.5 tablespoon pepper
- 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
- 0.5 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Chives

## Instructions

1. Boil pasta until cooked.
2. Shred mozzarella, Colby Jack, and cheddar cheese.
3. In a bowl, mix all cheeses together.
4. Divide the cheese mixture into two equal portions.
5. In a small container, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
6. In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
7. Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter.
8. Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the pan and stir until the mixture thickens.
9. Add 1 can of evaporated milk and whisk until smooth.
10. Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk continuously.
11. Add the remaining seasoning mix.
12. Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
13. Let the sauce thicken slightly.
14. Add the first half of the cheese mixture to the sauce and stir to combine.
15. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix until well coated.
16. Layer the mac and cheese in a baking dish, starting with a layer of mac and cheese, then a layer of shredded cheese and repeat.
17. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
18. Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
19. Garnish with chives before serving.

## Equipment

- pot
- colander
- box grater
- bowl
- small plastic containers
- frying pan
- whisk
- wooden spatula
- glass baking dish
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYvM5xqe/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8920aa72-e18e-49d5-ab1d-d7c181b0d5ea
- Extracted: 2025-01-03

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