# Mac and Cheese

This recipe shows how to make a layered macaroni and cheese with a crispy cheese 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
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 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, then drain.
2. Shred mozzarella, Colby jack, and cheddar cheese.
3. In a bowl, mix all cheeses together and divide it in half.
4. In another bowl, prepare seasoning mix: salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika.
5. In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
6. Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and stir.
7. Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the butter and seasoning mix, stir until well combined and slightly browned.
8. Add one can of evaporated milk, whisk immediately to avoid lumps.
9. Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
10. Add remaining half of the seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth and thickened.
11. Add half of the shredded cheese to the sauce, stir until melted.
12. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stir to coat evenly.
13. Layer 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.
14. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
15. Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top.
16. Garnish with chives and serve.

## Equipment

- pot
- colander
- box grater
- mixing bowls
- frying pan
- whisk
- wooden spatula
- 9x13 inch baking dish

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNeKFXoha/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8cb67eb0-d162-4765-92ad-b6d6cee2e417
- Extracted: 2025-01-07

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