Mac and Cheese
Directions
- 1Boil pasta until cooked and set aside.
- 2Shred mozzarella, Colby Jack, and cheddar cheese.
- 3In a bowl, mix all the shredded cheeses together. Divide in half.
- 4In a separate bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- 5In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- 6Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter, stir to combine.
- 7Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the pan and cook until the raw flour smell disappears.
- 8Add one can of evaporated milk and whisk until smooth, no clumps.
- 9Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth. Add the remaining seasoning mix and stir.
- 10Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and stir.
- 11Add half of the cheese mixture to the sauce; stir until melted.
- 12Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce; stir to combine.
- 13Layer the mac and cheese in a baking dish, starting with a layer of pasta and cheese sauce, then topping with the remaining cheese and cheese sauce.
- 14Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
- 15Broil for 1-2 minutes to get a nice crust. Top with chives.
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
strainerbox gratermixing bowlsfrying panwhiskwooden spatulaglass baking dishoven