Mac and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil cavatappi noodles in a pot, seasoning the water with chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  2. 2Boil cavatappi noodles in a pot, seasoning the water with chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  3. 3Boil cavatappi noodles in a pot, seasoning the water with chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  4. 4Shred all of your cheese by hand and separate half of it into another bowl.
  5. 5Shred all of your cheese by hand and separate half of it into another bowl.
  6. 6Shred all of your cheese by hand and separate half of it into another bowl.
  7. 7Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chicken bouillon.
  8. 8Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chicken bouillon.
  9. 9Combine garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chicken bouillon.
  10. 10Melt the butter in a pan and add half of the seasonings, letting it bloom for about 2 minutes.
  11. 11Melt the butter in a pan and add half of the seasonings, letting it bloom for about 2 minutes.
  12. 12Melt the butter in a pan and add half of the seasonings, letting it bloom for about 2 minutes.
  13. 13Sprinkle in the flour, mixing it very well.
  14. 14Sprinkle in the flour, mixing it very well.
  15. 15Sprinkle in the flour, mixing it very well.
  16. 16Pour in the evaporated milk and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
  17. 17Pour in the evaporated milk and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
  18. 18Pour in the evaporated milk and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
  19. 19Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and a little bit of Dijon mustard, then whisk again.
  20. 20Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and a little bit of Dijon mustard, then whisk again.
  21. 21Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and a little bit of Dijon mustard, then whisk again.
  22. 22Turn the heat off and start adding in all of the cheese, stirring well until you get a velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  23. 23Turn the heat off and start adding in all of the cheese, stirring well until you get a velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  24. 24Turn the heat off and start adding in all of the cheese, stirring well until you get a velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
  25. 25Add the cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  26. 26Add the cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  27. 27Add the cavatappi noodles to your cheese sauce.
  28. 28Transfer half of the mac and cheese into your pan and spread it out.
  29. 29Transfer half of the mac and cheese into your pan and spread it out.
  30. 30Transfer half of the mac and cheese into your pan and spread it out.
  31. 31Sprinkle half of the remaining cheese over the mac and cheese in the pan.
  32. 32Sprinkle half of the remaining cheese over the mac and cheese in the pan.
  33. 33Sprinkle half of the remaining cheese over the mac and cheese in the pan.
  34. 34Top with the rest of the mac and cheese.
  35. 35Top with the rest of the mac and cheese.
  36. 36Top with the rest of the mac and cheese.
  37. 37Finish off with the rest of the cheese.
  38. 38Finish off with the rest of the cheese.
  39. 39Finish off with the rest of the cheese.
  40. 40Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  41. 41Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  42. 42Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  43. 43Broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes for a delicious golden crispy top.
  44. 44Broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes for a delicious golden crispy top.
  45. 45Broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes for a delicious golden crispy top.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta (cavatappi)
  • 1 lb pasta (cavatappi)
  • 1 lb pasta (cavatappi)
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 1 lb mozzarella
  • 1 lb colby jack
  • 1 lb colby jack
  • 1 lb colby jack
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar
  • 0.5 lb sharp cheddar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 tbsp Dijon mustard

Equipment

potpanoven

Tips

  • Season the boiling water with chicken bouillon powder for more flavor.
  • Shred all cheeses by hand.
  • Broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes for a golden crispy top.