Baked Mac and Cheese
Directions
- 1Boil pasta until cooked.
- 2Shred mozzarella, Colby jack, and cheddar cheese.
- 3Mix shredded cheeses together.
- 4In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- 5In a frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
- 6Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and stir.
- 7Add flour to the butter and seasoning mix and cook until lightly browned.
- 8Add evaporated milk and whisk constantly to prevent lumps.
- 9Add heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
- 10Add the remaining seasoning mix and Dijon mustard.
- 11Add half of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted. Repeat with remaining cheese.
- 12Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.
- 13Layer the mac and cheese in a baking dish, starting with a layer of mac and cheese, then a layer of shredded cheese, and repeating.
- 14Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until the top is melted and bubbly.
- 15Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
- 16Garnish with chives before serving.
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
Equipment
potstrainerbox gratermixing bowlssmall plastic containersfrying panwhiskwooden spatula9x13 inch glass baking dish
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