# Mac and Cheese

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Lunch
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound pasta (quirt screws)
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound colby jack cheese
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 salt
- 1 pepper
- 1 garlic powder
- 1 smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 chives

## Instructions

1. Boil pasta until cooked.
2. Shred cheeses using a box grater. Do not use pre-shredded cheese.
3. Mix all shredded cheeses together and divide in half.
4. Prepare seasonings in a small container; salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
5. In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter and add half of the prepared seasonings.
6. Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and seasonings; mix well to cook out the flour.
7. Add one can of evaporated milk, and immediately whisk to avoid clumps.
8. Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
9. Add remaining seasonings.
10. Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
11. Let the sauce thicken.
12. Add half of the cheese mixture and stir.
13. Layer the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish: macaroni and cheese, cheese mixture, macaroni and cheese, topped with the remaining cheese mixture.
14. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
15. Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
16. Garnish with chives.

## Equipment

- pot
- colander
- box grater
- mixing bowls
- small plastic containers
- large skillet
- whisk
- wooden spatula
- oven
- baking dish
- serving plate

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYrRbB8T/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/96fe9090-4f46-4b9f-889c-82ff6b8abd3e
- Extracted: 2024-11-25

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