# Mac and Cheese

This is an updated mac and cheese recipe for the holidays, based on Chef Teeny's recipe, promising to be the best mac and cheese you'll ever make.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- pan
- oven

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTSyXvjeS/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d5def5d3-b4cb-4e76-a96c-b7f5556383cc
- Extracted: 2026-07-03

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