Mac and cheese

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the pasta noodles in water with chicken bouillon for added flavor.
  2. 2Add butter to a skillet and melt it.
  3. 3Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
  4. 4Add heavy whipping cream to the skillet and mix it well.
  5. 5Add more garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the mixture.
  6. 6Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn off the heat before adding the cheese.
  7. 7Add shredded cheese to the sauce until the desired texture is achieved.
  8. 8Taste the cheese sauce for adjustments before adding it to the noodles.
  9. 9Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked noodles in a bowl.
  10. 10Add one layer of noodles to a baking pan.
  11. 11Add a layer of shredded cheese on top of the noodles.
  12. 12Add another layer of noodles on top of the cheese.
  13. 13Add more cheese and a little paprika on top of the final noodle layer.
  14. 14Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
  15. 15Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.

Ingredients

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