Mac & Cheese

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add an entire box of macaroni to some salted water.
  2. 2Add an entire box of macaroni to some salted water.
  3. 3Add an entire box of macaroni to some salted water.
  4. 4Add a chicken bouillon cube for extra flavor.
  5. 5Add a chicken bouillon cube for extra flavor.
  6. 6Add a chicken bouillon cube for extra flavor.
  7. 7Cook the macaroni 3 minutes less than what the box says, as it will also bake.
  8. 8Cook the macaroni 3 minutes less than what the box says, as it will also bake.
  9. 9Cook the macaroni 3 minutes less than what the box says, as it will also bake.
  10. 10Strain the cooked macaroni and set aside.
  11. 11Strain the cooked macaroni and set aside.
  12. 12Strain the cooked macaroni and set aside.
  13. 13Grate the cheeses: sharp cheddar, Colby Jack, and mozzarella.
  14. 14Grate the cheeses: sharp cheddar, Colby Jack, and mozzarella.
  15. 15Grate the cheeses: sharp cheddar, Colby Jack, and mozzarella.
  16. 16Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a pot.
  17. 17Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a pot.
  18. 18Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a pot.
  19. 19Once the butter melts, add 1/4 cup of flour and whisk it in, cooking out the raw flour.
  20. 20Once the butter melts, add 1/4 cup of flour and whisk it in, cooking out the raw flour.
  21. 21Once the butter melts, add 1/4 cup of flour and whisk it in, cooking out the raw flour.
  22. 22Whisk in an entire can of evaporated milk; it will seize up, but keep mixing.
  23. 23Whisk in an entire can of evaporated milk; it will seize up, but keep mixing.
  24. 24Whisk in an entire can of evaporated milk; it will seize up, but keep mixing.
  25. 25Add 2 cups of half & half.
  26. 26Add 2 cups of half & half.
  27. 27Add 2 cups of half & half.
  28. 28Add Tony's seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, a tiny bit of nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce.
  29. 29Add Tony's seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, a tiny bit of nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce.
  30. 30Add Tony's seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, a tiny bit of nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce.
  31. 31Add a few dashes of hot sauce (Crystals) to the sauce.
  32. 32Add a few dashes of hot sauce (Crystals) to the sauce.
  33. 33Add a few dashes of hot sauce (Crystals) to the sauce.
  34. 34Keep mixing until the sauce thickens.
  35. 35Keep mixing until the sauce thickens.
  36. 36Keep mixing until the sauce thickens.
  37. 37Add the grated cheese to the sauce, saving about half for the topping, and mix until all the cheese melts.
  38. 38Add the grated cheese to the sauce, saving about half for the topping, and mix until all the cheese melts.
  39. 39Add the grated cheese to the sauce, saving about half for the topping, and mix until all the cheese melts.
  40. 40Add the cooked noodles (which had butter added to them to prevent sticking) to the cheese sauce and mix.
  41. 41Add the cooked noodles (which had butter added to them to prevent sticking) to the cheese sauce and mix.
  42. 42Add the cooked noodles (which had butter added to them to prevent sticking) to the cheese sauce and mix.
  43. 43Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish.
  44. 44Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish.
  45. 45Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish.
  46. 46Smother the top with the remaining cheese.
  47. 47Smother the top with the remaining cheese.
  48. 48Smother the top with the remaining cheese.
  49. 49Bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown, then broil for 5 minutes for a nice crust.
  50. 50Bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown, then broil for 5 minutes for a nice crust.
  51. 51Bake for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown, then broil for 5 minutes for a nice crust.
  52. 52Let cool before serving.
  53. 53Let cool before serving.
  54. 54Let cool before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 box macaroni
  • 1 box macaroni
  • 1 box macaroni
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon cube
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon cube
  • sharp cheddar cheese
  • sharp cheddar cheese
  • sharp cheddar cheese
  • Colby Jack cheese
  • Colby Jack cheese
  • Colby Jack cheese
  • mozzarella
  • mozzarella
  • mozzarella
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup butter
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 2 cups half & half
  • 2 cups half & half
  • Tony's seasoning
  • Tony's seasoning
  • Tony's seasoning
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • nutmeg
  • nutmeg
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • hot sauce (Crystals)
  • hot sauce (Crystals)
  • hot sauce (Crystals)

Equipment

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Tips

  • Cook noodles 3 minutes less than the box says to prevent overcooking since they will bake as well.
  • Spray your grater with nonstick spray and place cheeses in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm them up for easier grating.
  • Shred your own cheese instead of using pre-shredded cheese, as pre-shredded cheese has a coating that makes it harder to melt.
  • Let the mac and cheese cool before serving to allow it to set.