Mac and cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 lb of elbow macaroni to boiling water with some chicken bouillon.
  2. 2Once pasta is drained, add half a stick of butter to the same pot.
  3. 3Add garlic powder, onion powder, Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning, and a little bit of paprika to the butter.
  4. 4Add one can of evaporated milk and 2 cups of heavy cream to the pot.
  5. 5Let the mixture come to a simmer.
  6. 6Add a whole pack of Boursin garlic herb cheese and 6 ounces of Velveeta to the pot.
  7. 7Turn the heat down and cook until the cheeses are melted down.
  8. 8Turn off the heat before adding shredded cheese.
  9. 9Add 8 ounces of freshly shredded sharp white cheddar and 16 ounces of extra sharp yellow cheddar to the sauce.
  10. 10Mix everything until all the cheese is melted and combined.
  11. 11Pour the mac and cheese into a baking dish.
  12. 12Top it with more cheddar, a little paprika, and some parsley.
  13. 13Bake in the oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes until the cheese on top is melted.
  14. 14Broil for a nice crispy top, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 4 tbs butter
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 pack Boursin garlic herb cheese
  • 6 oz Velveeta
  • 8 oz freshly shredded sharp white cheddar
  • 16 oz extra sharp yellow cheddar
  • parsley

Equipment

panspatulabaking dishoven

Tips

  • Do not use roux because it can make the mac and cheese too thick too fast and makes it harder to reheat.
  • Cut the heat before adding the shredded cheese to prevent it from curdling.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for best results.