# Mac and Cheese

A delicious mac and cheese recipe perfect for the holiday season.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Boil some water and add salt.
2. Add cavatappi pasta and boil for eight minutes.
3. Shred mozzarella cheese, Colby Jack cheese, and sharp cheddar.
4. Divide the shredded cheese into two portions.
5. Combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small bowl.
6. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Add half of the seasoning mixture to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
8. Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
9. Add evaporated milk a little at a time while whisking until thick.
10. Add heavy cream a little at a time while whisking until thick and cook for two minutes.
11. Reduce heat to low and add half the cheese.
12. Once the cheese is melted, add the rest of the cheese and the rest of the seasoning.
13. Add the cooked pasta and fold it in with the cheese.
14. Take a baking dish and put half of the mac and cheese in there.
15. Layer with cheese, then add the rest of the mac, and top with the rest of the cheese.
16. Bake in the oven at 350 for about 25-30 minutes.

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/by4woxfalP8?si=GttlxO86qrjLjFCL
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d4f9372d-515f-4bde-bb38-59abdd9278b3
- Extracted: 2025-05-29

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