# Mac and Cheese

This recipe shows how to make a delicious and cheesy mac and cheese.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Boil cavatappi pasta.
2. Shred mozzarella, colby jack, and cheddar cheese.
3. Prepare seasoning mix: combine chicken bouillon, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
4. Melt butter in a pan and toast half of the seasoning mixture.
5. Add flour to the pan and mix well.
6. Cook the flour for about two minutes.
7. Add evaporated milk and heavy cream while whisking.
8. Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and less than a tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
9. Add half of the shredded cheese and whisk together.
10. Turn off the heat and add the remaining cheese, stirring well to make a smooth sauce.
11. Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix.
12. Pour the mac and cheese into a baking pan.
13. Top with the remaining cheese.
14. Bake at 25 to 30 minutes, then broil for 3 to 4 minutes to get a golden crust.

## Equipment

- pot
- box grater
- bowl
- frying pan
- whisk
- baking pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@eesstherlee/video/7351594254663159083?lang=en
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e690012f-907d-4f66-a955-1a198e9f5c00
- Extracted: 2025-01-16

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