1Start by melting a half stick of unsalted butter.
2Add a quarter cup of grated onions, being less aggressive.
3Add a teaspoon of mustard powder, a teaspoon of garlic powder, a teaspoon of smoked paprika, a teaspoon of cayenne, a teaspoon of black pepper, and a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
4Stir quickly.
5Add four tablespoons of flour and slowly mix until combined.
6Cook for about a minute.
7Whisk in three cups of whole milk until beautifully combined.
8Add one pound of shredded white American cheese, a half pound of medium cheddar, and a half pound of sharp cheddar.
9Stir until all the cheese is combined, melty, and gooey.
10Add 16 ounces of cooked pasta (such as large elbow macaroni or cavatappi) and stir until all noodles are completely covered.
11Get a baking dish and fill it with the mac and cheese.
12Crush a handful of cheese in your bare hands and sprinkle it on top.
13If you have cheddar jack, sprinkle that on top too.
14Bake in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
15Once it comes out, let it cool slightly.
16Grab a spatula, cut a piece, and serve in a bowl.
Ingredients
0.5 stick unsalted butter
0.25 cup grated onions
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons flour
3 cups whole milk
1 pound shredded white American cheese
0.5 pound medium cheddar
0.5 pound sharp cheddar
16 ounces cooked pasta (large elbow macaroni or cavatappi)
1 handful cheese (for topping)
cheddar jack (for topping)
Equipment
baking dishspatulabowlfork
Tips
Be less aggressive when grating onions.
Use cavatappi pasta for fun.
Crush cheese in bare hands before sprinkling for topping.