Tini's Baked Mac and Cheese

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. 3Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. 4Boil the corkscrew noodles.
  5. 5Boil the corkscrew noodles.
  6. 6Boil the corkscrew noodles.
  7. 7Shred all the cheeses and mix them together in a bowl, then divide the mixture in half.
  8. 8Shred all the cheeses and mix them together in a bowl, then divide the mixture in half.
  9. 9Shred all the cheeses and mix them together in a bowl, then divide the mixture in half.
  10. 10Prepare the seasoning by mixing salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika together.
  11. 11Prepare the seasoning by mixing salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika together.
  12. 12Prepare the seasoning by mixing salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika together.
  13. 13In a pan, melt the butter.
  14. 14In a pan, melt the butter.
  15. 15In a pan, melt the butter.
  16. 16Add half of the seasoning to the melted butter.
  17. 17Add half of the seasoning to the melted butter.
  18. 18Add half of the seasoning to the melted butter.
  19. 19Add flour and whisk hard to get the flour out, until it gets thicker and starts boiling.
  20. 20Add flour and whisk hard to get the flour out, until it gets thicker and starts boiling.
  21. 21Add flour and whisk hard to get the flour out, until it gets thicker and starts boiling.
  22. 22Add evaporated milk and whisk until the mixture thickens and starts boiling.
  23. 23Add evaporated milk and whisk until the mixture thickens and starts boiling.
  24. 24Add evaporated milk and whisk until the mixture thickens and starts boiling.
  25. 25Add heavy cream and mix.
  26. 26Add heavy cream and mix.
  27. 27Add heavy cream and mix.
  28. 28Add the rest of the seasoning and Dijon mustard, then keep stirring until the sauce gets thick.
  29. 29Add the rest of the seasoning and Dijon mustard, then keep stirring until the sauce gets thick.
  30. 30Add the rest of the seasoning and Dijon mustard, then keep stirring until the sauce gets thick.
  31. 31Slowly add the cheese to the roux, a little bit at a time, until it's melted in.
  32. 32Slowly add the cheese to the roux, a little bit at a time, until it's melted in.
  33. 33Slowly add the cheese to the roux, a little bit at a time, until it's melted in.
  34. 34Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  35. 35Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  36. 36Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  37. 37Pour half of the mac and cheese into a greased baking dish.
  38. 38Pour half of the mac and cheese into a greased baking dish.
  39. 39Pour half of the mac and cheese into a greased baking dish.
  40. 40Layer shredded cheese over the first half of the mac and cheese.
  41. 41Layer shredded cheese over the first half of the mac and cheese.
  42. 42Layer shredded cheese over the first half of the mac and cheese.
  43. 43Add the remaining pasta over the cheese layer.
  44. 44Add the remaining pasta over the cheese layer.
  45. 45Add the remaining pasta over the cheese layer.
  46. 46Add more shredded cheese on top.
  47. 47Add more shredded cheese on top.
  48. 48Add more shredded cheese on top.
  49. 49Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
  50. 50Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
  51. 51Bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
  52. 52Broil for 2 minutes for a nice brown crust.
  53. 53Broil for 2 minutes for a nice brown crust.
  54. 54Broil for 2 minutes for a nice brown crust.
  55. 55Add fresh chives over top before serving.
  56. 56Add fresh chives over top before serving.
  57. 57Add fresh chives over top before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cork screw noodles
  • 1 lb cork screw noodles
  • 1 lb cork screw noodles
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 1 lb Colby jack cheese
  • 1 lb Colby jack cheese
  • 1 lb Colby jack cheese
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar cheese
  • 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
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • fresh chives
  • fresh chives
  • fresh chives

Equipment

potpanwhiskbaking dishoven

Tips

  • For a nice brown crust, broil for 2 minutes after baking.