# Mac and Cheese

A viral mac and cheese recipe known for its creamy consistency, perfect for the holiday season.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- grater
- pan
- whisk
- oven

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSmC9vSQx/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d3658abb-bbfd-4636-b77d-85fc85b9e608
- Extracted: 2026-02-23

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