3In a small container, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
4In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
5Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and stir.
6Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the butter and seasoning mix and stir until smooth.
7Add 1 can of evaporated milk and whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
8Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
9Add the remaining seasoning mix and stir.
10Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and stir.
11Let the sauce thicken.
12Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.
13Layer half of the macaroni and cheese in a baking dish, top with half of the grated cheese, then add the remaining macaroni and cheese, and top with the remaining cheese.
14Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
15Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
16Garnish 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 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch smoked paprika
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 can evaporated milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 handful chives
Equipment
strainerbox graterlarge bowltwo small containerslarge skilletwhiskwooden spatulaovenbaking dish