# Big Batch Mac and Cheese

A big batch of creamy, cheesy, and flavorful macaroni and cheese, baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 box Barilla Cellentani pasta
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup colby jack cheese
- 1 cup smoked gouda cheese
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk

## Instructions

1. Boil water in a pot, add chicken bouillon cubes and cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Grate cheddar, mozzarella, colby jack, and smoked gouda cheeses.
3. In a bowl, mix paprika, Cajun seasoning, brown mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, and oregano.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter, add the seasoning mix, and whisk in flour until a paste forms.
5. Add evaporated milk, heavy cream, and milk to the saucepan, whisking constantly.
6. Add half of the cheese to the saucepan and whisk until melted and smooth.
7. Add the cheese sauce to half of the cooked macaroni in a large bowl.
8. In a cast iron skillet, layer half of the macaroni, shredded cheese, and remaining cheese sauce.
9. Top with remaining macaroni and sprinkle with extra cheese.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
11. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- pot
- whisk
- cheese grater
- cast iron skillet
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Yov3jS/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b9216f5e-921e-43ea-83e0-4d7f6f952dcb
- Extracted: 2025-03-02

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