Holiday Mac and Cheese

30m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta until cooked.
  2. 2Shred mozzarella, Colby jack, and cheddar cheese.
  3. 3In a bowl, mix all the shredded cheese together.
  4. 4In a small container, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  5. 5In a frying pan, melt butter.
  6. 6Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter.
  7. 7Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the pan and mix until the flour is cooked.
  8. 8Add 1 can of evaporated milk and whisk immediately.
  9. 9Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
  10. 10Add the remaining seasoning mix and stir.
  11. 11Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  12. 12Let the sauce thicken.
  13. 13Add half of the cheese mix to the sauce and stir.
  14. 14Add cooked pasta and mix until all the pasta is coated with cheese sauce.
  15. 15Layer half of the mac and cheese in a baking dish.
  16. 16Layer the remaining cheese mix on top of the mac and cheese.
  17. 17Layer the remaining mac and cheese on top.
  18. 18Top with the remaining cheese mix.
  19. 19Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until the top is melted and bubbly.
  20. 20Broil for 1-2 minutes to get a nice crust.
  21. 21Garnish with chives.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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