# Mac and Cheese

This recipe shows you how to make a delicious and cheesy macaroni and cheese dish, perfect for the holiday season.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Boil pasta until al dente.
2. Grate cheeses: 1 pound mozzarella, 1 pound Colby Jack, 8 ounces of sharp cheddar.
3. In a small container, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
4. In a skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
5. Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and stir.
6. Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the butter and seasoning mix and stir until smooth.
7. Add 1 can of evaporated milk and whisk constantly to avoid lumps.
8. Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
9. Add the remaining seasoning mix and stir.
10. Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and stir.
11. Let the sauce thicken.
12. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well.
13. Layer 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.
14. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is melted and bubbly.
15. Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
16. Garnish with chives and serve.

## Equipment

- strainer
- box grater
- large bowl
- two small containers
- large skillet
- whisk
- wooden spatula
- oven
- baking dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@tinekeyounger/video/7300777943238790443
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a9e6cf2e-66fa-4aef-9a87-facb92632b36
- Extracted: 2025-01-18

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