# Mac N Cheese

A delicious Mac N Cheese recipe perfect for the holiday season, featuring a creamy sauce and a crispy top.

- Total time: 32 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound pasta
- 1 pound Mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
- 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- chives

## Instructions

1. Boil corkscrew pasta.
2. Shred mozzarella cheese into a bowl.
3. Shred Colby Jack cheese into the bowl with mozzarella.
4. Shred sharp cheddar cheese into the bowl with other cheeses.
5. Toss all the shredded cheeses together.
6. Divide the cheese mixture in half.
7. Prepare seasonings by combining salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a container.
8. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pan.
9. Add half of the seasoning mixture to the melted butter and mix.
10. Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the pan and cook out the flour taste.
11. Pour one can of evaporated milk into the pan and whisk immediately to prevent clumps.
12. Add 2 cups of heavy cream to the sauce.
13. Add the remaining seasoning to the sauce and whisk.
14. Add one tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce and whisk.
15. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
16. Gradually add the cheese mixture to the sauce, letting it melt before adding more.
17. Add the boiled pasta to the cheese sauce and mix thoroughly.
18. Spoon a small layer of mac and cheese into a baking dish.
19. Generously layer shredded cheese over the pasta.
20. Add another layer of mac and cheese.
21. Layer the top with a generous amount of shredded cheese.
22. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and golden brown.
23. Broil the mac and cheese for a maximum of two minutes to get a crispy crust.
24. Garnish with chives.
25. Serve and enjoy.

## Equipment

- colander
- box grater
- metal bowl
- plastic containers
- frying pan
- wooden spatula
- whisk
- measuring cup
- baking dish
- oven mitts

## Tips

- Use corkscrew pasta for better cream and cheesiness.
- Always shred your own cheese; avoid pre-shredded cheese.
- If you don't have Dijon mustard, use ground mustard.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UMgDKM/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8fe6abbe-977e-4ece-bf71-0d3b86c00913
- Extracted: 2025-11-24

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