Mac and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta until cooked, then drain.
  2. 2Boil pasta until cooked, then drain.
  3. 3Boil pasta until cooked, then drain.
  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. 7In a bowl, mix all cheeses together and divide it in half.
  8. 8In a bowl, mix all cheeses together and divide it in half.
  9. 9In a bowl, mix all cheeses together and divide it in half.
  10. 10In another bowl, prepare seasoning mix: salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika.
  11. 11In another bowl, prepare seasoning mix: salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika.
  12. 12In another bowl, prepare seasoning mix: salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika.
  13. 13In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  14. 14In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  15. 15In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  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 3 tablespoons of flour to the butter and seasoning mix, stir until well combined and slightly browned.
  20. 20Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the butter and seasoning mix, stir until well combined and slightly browned.
  21. 21Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the butter and seasoning mix, stir until well combined and slightly browned.
  22. 22Add one can of evaporated milk, whisk immediately to avoid lumps.
  23. 23Add one can of evaporated milk, whisk immediately to avoid lumps.
  24. 24Add one can of evaporated milk, whisk immediately to avoid lumps.
  25. 25Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  26. 26Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  27. 27Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  28. 28Add remaining half of the seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth and thickened.
  29. 29Add remaining half of the seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth and thickened.
  30. 30Add remaining half of the seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth and thickened.
  31. 31Add half of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stir until melted.
  32. 32Add half of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stir until melted.
  33. 33Add half of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stir until melted.
  34. 34Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stir to coat evenly.
  35. 35Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stir to coat evenly.
  36. 36Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stir to coat evenly.
  37. 37Layer half of the macaroni and cheese mixture in a baking dish, top with half of the remaining cheese, then add the rest of macaroni and cheese and top with the remaining cheese.
  38. 38Layer half of the macaroni and cheese mixture in a baking dish, top with half of the remaining cheese, then add the rest of macaroni and cheese and top with the remaining cheese.
  39. 39Layer half of the macaroni and cheese mixture in a baking dish, top with half of the remaining cheese, then add the rest of macaroni and cheese and top with the remaining cheese.
  40. 40Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  41. 41Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  42. 42Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  43. 43Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top.
  44. 44Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top.
  45. 45Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top.
  46. 46Garnish with chives and serve.
  47. 47Garnish with chives and serve.
  48. 48Garnish with chives and serve.

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
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 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

potcolanderbox gratermixing bowlsfrying panwhiskwooden spatula9x13 inch baking dish