Baked Mac and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta until cooked.
  2. 2Boil pasta until cooked.
  3. 3Boil pasta until cooked.
  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. 7Mix shredded cheeses together.
  8. 8Mix shredded cheeses together.
  9. 9Mix shredded cheeses together.
  10. 10In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  11. 11In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  12. 12In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  13. 13In a frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  14. 14In a frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  15. 15In a frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  16. 16Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and stir.
  17. 17Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and stir.
  18. 18Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and stir.
  19. 19Add flour to the butter and seasoning mix and cook until lightly browned.
  20. 20Add flour to the butter and seasoning mix and cook until lightly browned.
  21. 21Add flour to the butter and seasoning mix and cook until lightly browned.
  22. 22Add evaporated milk and whisk constantly to prevent lumps.
  23. 23Add evaporated milk and whisk constantly to prevent lumps.
  24. 24Add evaporated milk and whisk constantly to prevent lumps.
  25. 25Add heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  26. 26Add heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  27. 27Add heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  28. 28Add the remaining seasoning mix and Dijon mustard.
  29. 29Add the remaining seasoning mix and Dijon mustard.
  30. 30Add the remaining seasoning mix and Dijon mustard.
  31. 31Add half of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted. Repeat with remaining cheese.
  32. 32Add half of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted. Repeat with remaining cheese.
  33. 33Add half of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted. Repeat with remaining cheese.
  34. 34Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.
  35. 35Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.
  36. 36Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.
  37. 37Layer the mac and cheese in a baking dish, starting with a layer of mac and cheese, then a layer of shredded cheese, and repeating.
  38. 38Layer the mac and cheese in a baking dish, starting with a layer of mac and cheese, then a layer of shredded cheese, and repeating.
  39. 39Layer the mac and cheese in a baking dish, starting with a layer of mac and cheese, then a layer of shredded cheese, and repeating.
  40. 40Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until the top is melted and bubbly.
  41. 41Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until the top is melted and bubbly.
  42. 42Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until the top is melted and bubbly.
  43. 43Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  44. 44Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  45. 45Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  46. 46Garnish with chives before serving.
  47. 47Garnish with chives before serving.
  48. 48Garnish with chives before serving.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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