Holiday Mac and Cheese
Directions
- 1Boil pasta until cooked.
- 2Shred cheese using a box grater.
- 3In a bowl, mix all the shredded cheese together.
- 4Divide the cheese mixture into two bowls.
- 5In a small container, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika.
- 6In a frying pan, melt butter.
- 7Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter.
- 8Add 3 tablespoons of flour and mix well.
- 9Add one can of evaporated milk and whisk immediately to avoid clumps.
- 10Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
- 11Add the remaining seasoning mix.
- 12Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
- 13Let the sauce thicken.
- 14Add half of the cheese mixture to the sauce and mix until melted.
- 15Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
- 16Layer the mac and cheese in a baking dish, starting with a layer of pasta, followed by cheese, and another layer of pasta.
- 17Top with the remaining cheese and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
- 18Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
- 19Garnish with chives and serve.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound colby jack cheese
- 0.5 pound 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
Equipment
potcolanderbox graterlarge bowltwo small containersfrying panwooden spatulawhisk