Creamy Mac and Cheese

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Salt the water slightly because it's half water and half chicken broth.
  2. 2Salt the water slightly because it's half water and half chicken broth.
  3. 3Salt the water slightly because it's half water and half chicken broth.
  4. 4Once the water is boiling, add the cavatappi noodles.
  5. 5Once the water is boiling, add the cavatappi noodles.
  6. 6Once the water is boiling, add the cavatappi noodles.
  7. 7Shred fresh cheese (sharp cheddar, gouda, and Colby Jack) using a cheese grater.
  8. 8Shred fresh cheese (sharp cheddar, gouda, and Colby Jack) using a cheese grater.
  9. 9Shred fresh cheese (sharp cheddar, gouda, and Colby Jack) using a cheese grater.
  10. 10Once the noodles are cooked, drain them.
  11. 11Once the noodles are cooked, drain them.
  12. 12Once the noodles are cooked, drain them.
  13. 13Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a deep pan for the roux.
  14. 14Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a deep pan for the roux.
  15. 15Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a deep pan for the roux.
  16. 16Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the melted butter and cook until it's a bit brown.
  17. 17Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the melted butter and cook until it's a bit brown.
  18. 18Add 1 tablespoon of flour to the melted butter and cook until it's a bit brown.
  19. 19Add 1 cup of heavy cream and seasonings (1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon pepper) to the roux.
  20. 20Add 1 cup of heavy cream and seasonings (1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon pepper) to the roux.
  21. 21Add 1 cup of heavy cream and seasonings (1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon pepper) to the roux.
  22. 22Toast 1/2 cup of bread crumbs in a separate pan with some butter for topping.
  23. 23Toast 1/2 cup of bread crumbs in a separate pan with some butter for topping.
  24. 24Toast 1/2 cup of bread crumbs in a separate pan with some butter for topping.
  25. 25Gradually stir in half of the shredded cheese into the cheese sauce.
  26. 26Gradually stir in half of the shredded cheese into the cheese sauce.
  27. 27Gradually stir in half of the shredded cheese into the cheese sauce.
  28. 28Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 tablespoon of sour cream to the cooked noodles.
  29. 29Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 tablespoon of sour cream to the cooked noodles.
  30. 30Add 1 tablespoon of butter and 1/2 tablespoon of sour cream to the cooked noodles.
  31. 31Pour the cheese sauce over the noodles and mix well.
  32. 32Pour the cheese sauce over the noodles and mix well.
  33. 33Pour the cheese sauce over the noodles and mix well.
  34. 34Add the mac and cheese into a greased baking pan.
  35. 35Add the mac and cheese into a greased baking pan.
  36. 36Add the mac and cheese into a greased baking pan.
  37. 37Cover the mac and cheese with the remaining shredded cheese.
  38. 38Cover the mac and cheese with the remaining shredded cheese.
  39. 39Cover the mac and cheese with the remaining shredded cheese.
  40. 40Top with toasted bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon of parsley, and a dash of paprika.
  41. 41Top with toasted bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon of parsley, and a dash of paprika.
  42. 42Top with toasted bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon of parsley, and a dash of paprika.
  43. 43Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, just to melt the cheese.
  44. 44Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, just to melt the cheese.
  45. 45Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, just to melt the cheese.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 lb cavatappi pasta
  • 0.5 lb cavatappi pasta
  • 0.5 lb cavatappi pasta
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tbsp sour cream
  • 0.5 tbsp sour cream
  • 0.5 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 0.5 block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 block sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 block gouda cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 block gouda cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 block gouda cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 block colby & monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 block colby & monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 block colby & monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup toasted Italian bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cup toasted Italian bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cup toasted Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp parsley
  • 0.5 tsp parsley
  • 0.5 tsp parsley

Equipment

potcheese gratercutting boarddeep panwooden spoonfrying panbaking panoven

Tips

  • Use cavatappi noodles for a fancy mac and cheese.
  • Shred fresh cheese instead of using pre-shredded cheese.
  • Make a roux to ensure the mac and cheese is creamy and not dry.
  • Toast bread crumbs for added texture.
  • Double the ingredients if making a whole pan.