Mac and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta until cooked.
  2. 2Boil pasta until cooked.
  3. 3Boil pasta until cooked.
  4. 4Shred cheeses using a box grater. Do not use pre-shredded cheese.
  5. 5Shred cheeses using a box grater. Do not use pre-shredded cheese.
  6. 6Shred cheeses using a box grater. Do not use pre-shredded cheese.
  7. 7Mix all shredded cheeses together and divide in half.
  8. 8Mix all shredded cheeses together and divide in half.
  9. 9Mix all shredded cheeses together and divide in half.
  10. 10Prepare seasonings in a small container; salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
  11. 11Prepare seasonings in a small container; salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
  12. 12Prepare seasonings in a small container; salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
  13. 13In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add half of the prepared seasonings.
  14. 14In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add half of the prepared seasonings.
  15. 15In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add half of the prepared seasonings.
  16. 16Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and seasonings; mix well to cook out the flour.
  17. 17Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and seasonings; mix well to cook out the flour.
  18. 18Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and seasonings; mix well to cook out the flour.
  19. 19Add one can of evaporated milk, and immediately whisk to avoid clumps.
  20. 20Add one can of evaporated milk, and immediately whisk to avoid clumps.
  21. 21Add one can of evaporated milk, and immediately whisk to avoid clumps.
  22. 22Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
  23. 23Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
  24. 24Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
  25. 25Add remaining seasonings.
  26. 26Add remaining seasonings.
  27. 27Add remaining seasonings.
  28. 28Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  29. 29Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  30. 30Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  31. 31Let the sauce thicken.
  32. 32Let the sauce thicken.
  33. 33Let the sauce thicken.
  34. 34Add half of the cheese mixture and stir.
  35. 35Add half of the cheese mixture and stir.
  36. 36Add half of the cheese mixture and stir.
  37. 37Layer the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish: macaroni and cheese, cheese mixture, macaroni and cheese, topped with the remaining cheese mixture.
  38. 38Layer the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish: macaroni and cheese, cheese mixture, macaroni and cheese, topped with the remaining cheese mixture.
  39. 39Layer the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish: macaroni and cheese, cheese mixture, macaroni and cheese, topped with the remaining cheese mixture.
  40. 40Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  41. 41Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  42. 42Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  43. 43Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  44. 44Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  45. 45Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  46. 46Garnish with chives.
  47. 47Garnish with chives.
  48. 48Garnish with chives.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta (quirt screws)
  • 1 pound pasta (quirt screws)
  • 1 pound pasta (quirt 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
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 garlic powder
  • 1 smoked paprika
  • 1 smoked paprika
  • 1 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 chives
  • 1 chives
  • 1 chives

Equipment

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