Mac and Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water and salt it.
  2. 2Boil water and salt it.
  3. 3Boil water and salt it.
  4. 4Boil cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away or for 7 minutes if making it the night before.
  5. 5Boil cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away or for 7 minutes if making it the night before.
  6. 6Boil cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away or for 7 minutes if making it the night before.
  7. 7Shred mozzarella, colby jack, and sharp cheddar cheese.
  8. 8Shred mozzarella, colby jack, and sharp cheddar cheese.
  9. 9Shred mozzarella, colby jack, and sharp cheddar cheese.
  10. 10Divide cheese into two bowls, one for cheese sauce and one for topping.
  11. 11Divide cheese into two bowls, one for cheese sauce and one for topping.
  12. 12Divide cheese into two bowls, one for cheese sauce and one for topping.
  13. 13Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to a container.
  14. 14Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to a container.
  15. 15Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to a container.
  16. 16Melt butter.
  17. 17Melt butter.
  18. 18Melt butter.
  19. 19Add half the seasonings and cook for 30 seconds.
  20. 20Add half the seasonings and cook for 30 seconds.
  21. 21Add half the seasonings and cook for 30 seconds.
  22. 22Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  23. 23Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  24. 24Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  25. 25Add evaporated milk in parts, whisking continuously.
  26. 26Add evaporated milk in parts, whisking continuously.
  27. 27Add evaporated milk in parts, whisking continuously.
  28. 28Mix for 1 minute.
  29. 29Mix for 1 minute.
  30. 30Mix for 1 minute.
  31. 31Add dijon mustard.
  32. 32Add dijon mustard.
  33. 33Add dijon mustard.
  34. 34Add heavy cream gradually.
  35. 35Add heavy cream gradually.
  36. 36Add heavy cream gradually.
  37. 37Cook for 2 minutes.
  38. 38Cook for 2 minutes.
  39. 39Cook for 2 minutes.
  40. 40Turn heat to low.
  41. 41Turn heat to low.
  42. 42Turn heat to low.
  43. 43Add half of the cheese gradually, mixing until melted.
  44. 44Add half of the cheese gradually, mixing until melted.
  45. 45Add half of the cheese gradually, mixing until melted.
  46. 46Add remaining cheese and seasonings and stir.
  47. 47Add remaining cheese and seasonings and stir.
  48. 48Add remaining cheese and seasonings and stir.
  49. 49Add pasta and fold it in with cheese.
  50. 50Add pasta and fold it in with cheese.
  51. 51Add pasta and fold it in with cheese.
  52. 52Taste noodle and add more seasoning if needed.
  53. 53Taste noodle and add more seasoning if needed.
  54. 54Taste noodle and add more seasoning if needed.
  55. 55Add mac to baking dish.
  56. 56Add mac to baking dish.
  57. 57Add mac to baking dish.
  58. 58Layer cheese in between.
  59. 59Layer cheese in between.
  60. 60Layer cheese in between.
  61. 61Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  62. 62Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  63. 63Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
  64. 64Broil for 2 minutes.
  65. 65Broil for 2 minutes.
  66. 66Broil for 2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mozzarella
  • 1 pound mozzarella
  • 1 pound mozzarella
  • 1 pound colby jack
  • 1 pound colby jack
  • 1 pound colby jack
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Equipment

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Tips

  • Boil pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away or for 7 minutes if making it the night before.
  • Shred your own cheese for the best results.