Mac and Cheese
Directions
- 1Boil pasta until al dente.
- 2Grate cheeses: 1 pound mozzarella, 1 pound Colby Jack, 8 ounces of sharp cheddar.
- 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
Related recipes
Slow Cooker Tax Day Ribs
American · Dinner
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
American · Dinner
Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
American · Dinner
Copycat Cracker Barrel Chicken Tenders
American · Dinner
Marinated Steak
American · Dinner
One-pan creamy four-cheese chicken and rice
American · Dinner40m
Stick of Butter Chicken & Rice
American · Dinner1h
Chuck Roast Sandwiches
American · Dinner
One Pan Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Ditalini
American · Dinner
Baked Chicken
American · Dinner
Philly Cheesesteak Pie
American · Dinner
Gold Rush Potatoes
American · Dinner