# Mac and Cheese

A cheesy mac and cheese recipe that will be perfect for the holiday season.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Boil water and salt it.
2. Boil cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away or for 7 minutes if making it the night before.
3. Shred mozzarella, colby jack, and sharp cheddar cheese.
4. Divide cheese into two bowls, one for cheese sauce and one for topping.
5. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to a container.
6. Melt butter.
7. Add half the seasonings and cook for 30 seconds.
8. Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. Add evaporated milk in parts, whisking continuously.
10. Mix for 1 minute.
11. Add dijon mustard.
12. Add heavy cream gradually.
13. Cook for 2 minutes.
14. Turn heat to low.
15. Add half of the cheese gradually, mixing until melted.
16. Add remaining cheese and seasonings and stir.
17. Add pasta and fold it in with cheese.
18. Taste noodle and add more seasoning if needed.
19. Add mac to baking dish.
20. Layer cheese in between.
21. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
22. Broil for 2 minutes.

## Equipment

- pot
- cheese grater
- bowl
- container
- pan
- whisk
- baking dish

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjB1muU5/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ccf3a660-862a-46c7-a0e2-9356b8d90d34
- Extracted: 2025-04-30

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