Mac and Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil some water and add salt.
  2. 2Boil some water and add salt.
  3. 3Boil some water and add salt.
  4. 4Add cavatappi pasta and boil for eight minutes.
  5. 5Add cavatappi pasta and boil for eight minutes.
  6. 6Add cavatappi pasta and boil for eight minutes.
  7. 7Shred mozzarella cheese, Colby Jack cheese, and sharp cheddar.
  8. 8Shred mozzarella cheese, Colby Jack cheese, and sharp cheddar.
  9. 9Shred mozzarella cheese, Colby Jack cheese, and sharp cheddar.
  10. 10Divide the shredded cheese into two portions.
  11. 11Divide the shredded cheese into two portions.
  12. 12Divide the shredded cheese into two portions.
  13. 13Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  14. 14Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  15. 15Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
  16. 16Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  17. 17Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  18. 18Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  19. 19Add half of the seasoning mixture to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
  20. 20Add half of the seasoning mixture to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
  21. 21Add half of the seasoning mixture to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
  22. 22Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  23. 23Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  24. 24Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  25. 25Add evaporated milk a little at a time while whisking until thick.
  26. 26Add evaporated milk a little at a time while whisking until thick.
  27. 27Add evaporated milk a little at a time while whisking until thick.
  28. 28Add heavy cream a little at a time while whisking until thick and cook for two minutes.
  29. 29Add heavy cream a little at a time while whisking until thick and cook for two minutes.
  30. 30Add heavy cream a little at a time while whisking until thick and cook for two minutes.
  31. 31Reduce heat to low and add half the cheese.
  32. 32Reduce heat to low and add half the cheese.
  33. 33Reduce heat to low and add half the cheese.
  34. 34Once the cheese is melted, add the rest of the cheese and the rest of the seasoning.
  35. 35Once the cheese is melted, add the rest of the cheese and the rest of the seasoning.
  36. 36Once the cheese is melted, add the rest of the cheese and the rest of the seasoning.
  37. 37Add the cooked pasta and fold it in with the cheese.
  38. 38Add the cooked pasta and fold it in with the cheese.
  39. 39Add the cooked pasta and fold it in with the cheese.
  40. 40Take a baking dish and put half of the mac and cheese in there.
  41. 41Take a baking dish and put half of the mac and cheese in there.
  42. 42Take a baking dish and put half of the mac and cheese in there.
  43. 43Layer with cheese, then add the rest of the mac, and top with the rest of the cheese.
  44. 44Layer with cheese, then add the rest of the mac, and top with the rest of the cheese.
  45. 45Layer with cheese, then add the rest of the mac, and top with the rest of the cheese.
  46. 46Bake in the oven at 350 for about 25-30 minutes.
  47. 47Bake in the oven at 350 for about 25-30 minutes.
  48. 48Bake in the oven at 350 for about 25-30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • water
  • water
  • water
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Tips

  • Shred your own cheese.
  • Divide the shredded cheese into two portions.
  • Divide the seasoning into two portions.
  • Taste the cheese sauce and add more seasoning as needed.
  • Cook flour for 2-3 minutes.
  • Don't curdle the cheese.