# Baked Mac and Cheese

This recipe shows how to make a layered baked mac and cheese with a crispy top.

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

## Equipment

- pot
- strainer
- box grater
- mixing bowls
- small plastic containers
- frying pan
- whisk
- wooden spatula
- 9x13 inch glass baking dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYEGHWpj/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8b961c68-8dd5-4c8e-8c14-864c1e92c24d
- Extracted: 2025-01-12

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