Mac and cheese

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the pasta noodles in water with chicken bouillon for added flavor.
  2. 2Boil the pasta noodles in water with chicken bouillon for added flavor.
  3. 3Boil the pasta noodles in water with chicken bouillon for added flavor.
  4. 4Add butter to a skillet and melt it.
  5. 5Add butter to a skillet and melt it.
  6. 6Add butter to a skillet and melt it.
  7. 7Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
  8. 8Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
  9. 9Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
  10. 10Add heavy whipping cream to the skillet and mix it well.
  11. 11Add heavy whipping cream to the skillet and mix it well.
  12. 12Add heavy whipping cream to the skillet and mix it well.
  13. 13Add more garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the mixture.
  14. 14Add more garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the mixture.
  15. 15Add more garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the mixture.
  16. 16Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn off the heat before adding the cheese.
  17. 17Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn off the heat before adding the cheese.
  18. 18Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn off the heat before adding the cheese.
  19. 19Add shredded cheese to the sauce until the desired texture is achieved.
  20. 20Add shredded cheese to the sauce until the desired texture is achieved.
  21. 21Add shredded cheese to the sauce until the desired texture is achieved.
  22. 22Taste the cheese sauce for adjustments before adding it to the noodles.
  23. 23Taste the cheese sauce for adjustments before adding it to the noodles.
  24. 24Taste the cheese sauce for adjustments before adding it to the noodles.
  25. 25Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked noodles in a bowl.
  26. 26Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked noodles in a bowl.
  27. 27Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked noodles in a bowl.
  28. 28Add one layer of noodles to a baking pan.
  29. 29Add one layer of noodles to a baking pan.
  30. 30Add one layer of noodles to a baking pan.
  31. 31Add a layer of shredded cheese on top of the noodles.
  32. 32Add a layer of shredded cheese on top of the noodles.
  33. 33Add a layer of shredded cheese on top of the noodles.
  34. 34Add another layer of noodles on top of the cheese.
  35. 35Add another layer of noodles on top of the cheese.
  36. 36Add another layer of noodles on top of the cheese.
  37. 37Add more cheese and a little paprika on top of the final noodle layer.
  38. 38Add more cheese and a little paprika on top of the final noodle layer.
  39. 39Add more cheese and a little paprika on top of the final noodle layer.
  40. 40Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
  41. 41Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
  42. 42Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
  43. 43Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
  44. 44Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
  45. 45Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Cavatappi pasta noodles
  • 2 lb Cavatappi pasta noodles
  • 2 lb Cavatappi pasta noodles
  • 8 oz Medium Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Medium Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Medium Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 8 oz Colby Jack Cheese
  • 8 oz Colby Jack Cheese
  • 8 oz Colby Jack Cheese
  • chicken bouillon
  • chicken bouillon
  • chicken bouillon
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • Garlic Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Garlic Powder
  • Granulated Onion
  • Granulated Onion
  • Granulated Onion
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Black Pepper
  • Black Pepper
  • 1 quart Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 quart Heavy whipping cream
  • 1 quart Heavy whipping cream
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika

Equipment

potskilletgraterbowlbaking pan

Tips

  • Taste the cheese sauce and add whatever else you think you need before adding it to the noodles.
  • Do not grease your pan.
  • If the top hasn't browned after 20-30 minutes, broil briefly until crisp and golden.