Mac and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta until al dente.
  2. 2Boil pasta until al dente.
  3. 3Boil pasta until al dente.
  4. 4Grate cheeses: 1 pound mozzarella, 1 pound Colby Jack, 8 ounces of sharp cheddar.
  5. 5Grate cheeses: 1 pound mozzarella, 1 pound Colby Jack, 8 ounces of sharp cheddar.
  6. 6Grate cheeses: 1 pound mozzarella, 1 pound Colby Jack, 8 ounces of sharp cheddar.
  7. 7In a small container, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  8. 8In a small container, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  9. 9In a small container, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  10. 10In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  11. 11In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  12. 12In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  13. 13Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and stir.
  14. 14Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and stir.
  15. 15Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and stir.
  16. 16Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the butter and seasoning mix and stir until smooth.
  17. 17Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the butter and seasoning mix and stir until smooth.
  18. 18Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the butter and seasoning mix and stir until smooth.
  19. 19Add 1 can of evaporated milk and whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
  20. 20Add 1 can of evaporated milk and whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
  21. 21Add 1 can of evaporated milk and whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
  22. 22Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  23. 23Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  24. 24Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  25. 25Add the remaining seasoning mix and stir.
  26. 26Add the remaining seasoning mix and stir.
  27. 27Add the remaining seasoning mix and stir.
  28. 28Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and stir.
  29. 29Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and stir.
  30. 30Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and stir.
  31. 31Let the sauce thicken.
  32. 32Let the sauce thicken.
  33. 33Let the sauce thicken.
  34. 34Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.
  35. 35Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.
  36. 36Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.
  37. 37Layer 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.
  38. 38Layer 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.
  39. 39Layer 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.
  40. 40Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
  41. 41Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
  42. 42Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
  43. 43Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  44. 44Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  45. 45Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  46. 46Garnish with chives and serve.
  47. 47Garnish with chives and serve.
  48. 48Garnish with chives and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
  • 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
  • 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound colby jack cheese
  • 1 pound colby jack cheese
  • 1 pound colby jack cheese
  • 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 handful chives
  • 1 handful chives
  • 1 handful chives

Equipment

strainerbox graterlarge bowltwo small containerslarge skilletwhiskwooden spatulaovenbaking dish