Mac and Cheese

30m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta until cooked through.
  2. 2Shred cheeses using a box grater.
  3. 3In a bowl, combine all cheeses.
  4. 4In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Divide in half.
  5. 5In a frying pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  6. 6Add half of the seasoning mixture to the melted butter and stir.
  7. 7Add flour to the butter-seasoning mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour is cooked.
  8. 8Whisk in evaporated milk until smooth.
  9. 9Stir in heavy cream and the remaining half of the seasoning mixture.
  10. 10Add Dijon mustard and stir until combined.
  11. 11Let sauce thicken slightly.
  12. 12Add half of the cheese mixture to the sauce, stir until melted, then add remaining cheese, stir until melted.
  13. 13Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
  14. 14Layer half of the macaroni and cheese mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish, top with half of the remaining cheese, then repeat.
  15. 15Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  16. 16Broil for 1-2 minutes to brown the top.
  17. 17Garnish with chives and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound colby jack cheese
  • 0.5 pound sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 handful chives

Equipment

potcolanderbox gratermixing bowlsfrying panwhiskwooden spatula9x13 inch baking dish