Mac and Cheese

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the pasta until al dente.
  2. 2Shred 1 lb of mozzarella, 1 lb of Colby Jack, and 0.5 lb (8 oz) of sharp cheddar cheese.
  3. 3Toss all the shredded cheese together and mix it up.
  4. 4Divide the mixed cheese in half.
  5. 5Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
  6. 6In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter.
  7. 7Once the butter is melted, add half of the seasonings to the pan.
  8. 8Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the pan and cook out the flour taste.
  9. 9Pour in one can of evaporated milk and immediately whisk to prevent clumps.
  10. 10Add 2 cups of heavy cream to the mixture and mix.
  11. 11Add the rest of the seasonings to the cream mixture.
  12. 12Stir in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard (or ground mustard if Dijon is unavailable).
  13. 13Let the sauce thicken up a little more.
  14. 14Start adding the cheese to the sauce, letting it melt before adding more.
  15. 15Add the boiled pasta to the cheese sauce and mix well to coat all the pasta.
  16. 16Layer the mac and cheese: start with a small layer of pasta, then a generous layer of cheese, then the last layer of pasta, and finally layer the top with a bunch of cheese.
  17. 17Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is melted.
  18. 18Broil for a maximum of 2 minutes to get a nice crust.
  19. 19Garnish with chives on top.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb corkscrew pasta
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 1 lb Colby Jack cheese
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ground mustard
  • chives

Equipment

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Tips

  • Use corkscrew pasta for better cream and cheese adherence.
  • Always shred your own cheese; do not use pre-shredded cheese.
  • Add Dijon mustard to the cheese sauce for enhanced flavor.
  • Broil the mac and cheese for up to 2 minutes to get a nice crust.

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