Mac n Cheese

37 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add salt to 4 quarts of boiling water.
  2. 2Add salt to 4 quarts of boiling water.
  3. 3Add salt to 4 quarts of boiling water.
  4. 4Add 1 pound of Cavatappi pasta to the boiling water.
  5. 5Add 1 pound of Cavatappi pasta to the boiling water.
  6. 6Add 1 pound of Cavatappi pasta to the boiling water.
  7. 7Cook the pasta for 11 to 12 minutes.
  8. 8Cook the pasta for 11 to 12 minutes.
  9. 9Cook the pasta for 11 to 12 minutes.
  10. 10Drain the cooked pasta and set it aside.
  11. 11Drain the cooked pasta and set it aside.
  12. 12Drain the cooked pasta and set it aside.
  13. 13Grate 1/2 pound of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 pound of mozzarella cheese, and 1 pound of Colby Jack cheese.
  14. 14Grate 1/2 pound of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 pound of mozzarella cheese, and 1 pound of Colby Jack cheese.
  15. 15Grate 1/2 pound of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 pound of mozzarella cheese, and 1 pound of Colby Jack cheese.
  16. 16Mix 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper in a small bowl.
  17. 17Mix 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper in a small bowl.
  18. 18Mix 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper in a small bowl.
  19. 19Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pot over low-medium heat.
  20. 20Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pot over low-medium heat.
  21. 21Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pot over low-medium heat.
  22. 22Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and mix until combined.
  23. 23Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and mix until combined.
  24. 24Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and mix until combined.
  25. 25Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in two parts, mixing thoroughly after each addition to prevent lumps.
  26. 26Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in two parts, mixing thoroughly after each addition to prevent lumps.
  27. 27Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in two parts, mixing thoroughly after each addition to prevent lumps.
  28. 28Slowly add one can of evaporated milk, mixing constantly.
  29. 29Slowly add one can of evaporated milk, mixing constantly.
  30. 30Slowly add one can of evaporated milk, mixing constantly.
  31. 31Add 2 cups of heavy cream and mix until combined.
  32. 32Add 2 cups of heavy cream and mix until combined.
  33. 33Add 2 cups of heavy cream and mix until combined.
  34. 34Add the remaining seasoning mix and mix it in.
  35. 35Add the remaining seasoning mix and mix it in.
  36. 36Add the remaining seasoning mix and mix it in.
  37. 37Add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard and mix until well combined.
  38. 38Add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard and mix until well combined.
  39. 39Add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard and mix until well combined.
  40. 40Add half of each type of grated cheese in two parts, mixing until each portion melts before adding the next.
  41. 41Add half of each type of grated cheese in two parts, mixing until each portion melts before adding the next.
  42. 42Add half of each type of grated cheese in two parts, mixing until each portion melts before adding the next.
  43. 43Fold in the cooked pasta until fully coated with the cheese sauce.
  44. 44Fold in the cooked pasta until fully coated with the cheese sauce.
  45. 45Fold in the cooked pasta until fully coated with the cheese sauce.
  46. 46Transfer some pasta to a baking dish.
  47. 47Transfer some pasta to a baking dish.
  48. 48Transfer some pasta to a baking dish.
  49. 49Add a layer of mixed grated cheese on top of the pasta in the baking dish.
  50. 50Add a layer of mixed grated cheese on top of the pasta in the baking dish.
  51. 51Add a layer of mixed grated cheese on top of the pasta in the baking dish.
  52. 52Add the rest of the pasta to the baking dish and even it out.
  53. 53Add the rest of the pasta to the baking dish and even it out.
  54. 54Add the rest of the pasta to the baking dish and even it out.
  55. 55Add the remaining grated cheese on top.
  56. 56Add the remaining grated cheese on top.
  57. 57Add the remaining grated cheese on top.
  58. 58Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  59. 59Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  60. 60Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  61. 61Broil for 2 to 3 minutes to get a crispy coating.
  62. 62Broil for 2 to 3 minutes to get a crispy coating.
  63. 63Broil for 2 to 3 minutes to get a crispy coating.
  64. 64Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley flakes.
  65. 65Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley flakes.
  66. 66Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley flakes.
  67. 67Serve and enjoy the mac and cheese.
  68. 68Serve and enjoy the mac and cheese.
  69. 69Serve and enjoy the mac and cheese.

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts water
  • 4 quarts water
  • 4 quarts water
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • 1 lb Cellentani pasta
  • 1 lb Cellentani pasta
  • 1 lb Cellentani pasta
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 lb mozzarella cheese
  • 1 lb mozzarella cheese
  • 1 lb mozzarella cheese
  • 1 lb colby jack cheese
  • 1 lb colby jack cheese
  • 1 lb colby jack cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • parsley flakes
  • parsley flakes
  • parsley flakes

Equipment

potgraterbowlforkspatulawhiskbaking dishoven