# Mac n Cheese

Add this creamy, cheesy mac and cheese to your holiday menu—it’s perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, and your family will love it!

- Total time: 37 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Add salt to 4 quarts of boiling water.
2. Add 1 pound of Cavatappi pasta to the boiling water.
3. Cook the pasta for 11 to 12 minutes.
4. Drain the cooked pasta and set it aside.
5. Grate 1/2 pound of sharp cheddar cheese, 1 pound of mozzarella cheese, and 1 pound of Colby Jack cheese.
6. Mix 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.
7. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pot over low-medium heat.
8. Add half of the seasoning mix to the melted butter and mix until combined.
9. Add 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour in two parts, mixing thoroughly after each addition to prevent lumps.
10. Slowly add one can of evaporated milk, mixing constantly.
11. Add 2 cups of heavy cream and mix until combined.
12. Add the remaining seasoning mix and mix it in.
13. Add 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard and mix until well combined.
14. Add half of each type of grated cheese in two parts, mixing until each portion melts before adding the next.
15. Fold in the cooked pasta until fully coated with the cheese sauce.
16. Transfer some pasta to a baking dish.
17. Add a layer of mixed grated cheese on top of the pasta in the baking dish.
18. Add the rest of the pasta to the baking dish and even it out.
19. Add the remaining grated cheese on top.
20. Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
21. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes to get a crispy coating.
22. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley flakes.
23. Serve and enjoy the mac and cheese.

## Equipment

- pot
- grater
- bowl
- fork
- spatula
- whisk
- baking dish
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/Fqpr6D8Ftvk
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c71bdba8-d729-42da-9df1-0bdeb1d3dd48
- Extracted: 2025-11-25

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