# Mac and Cheese

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- colander
- box grater
- mixing bowls
- frying pan
- whisk
- wooden spatula
- 9x13 inch baking dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@tinekeyounger/video/7300777943238790443?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7415299935720769070
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/deb5f471-2a98-47ea-8f76-621cd00f66e0
- Extracted: 2024-12-19

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