Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water and salt it.
  2. 2Boil water and salt it.
  3. 3Boil water and salt it.
  4. 4Add 1 pound of cavatappi pasta and boil for 8 minutes (7 minutes if making the mac and cheese the night before).
  5. 5Add 1 pound of cavatappi pasta and boil for 8 minutes (7 minutes if making the mac and cheese the night before).
  6. 6Add 1 pound of cavatappi pasta and boil for 8 minutes (7 minutes if making the mac and cheese the night before).
  7. 7Shred 1 pound of mozzarella, 1 pound of Colby Jack, and 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
  8. 8Shred 1 pound of mozzarella, 1 pound of Colby Jack, and 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
  9. 9Shred 1 pound of mozzarella, 1 pound of Colby Jack, and 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
  10. 10In a plastic container, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
  11. 11In a plastic container, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
  12. 12In a plastic container, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
  13. 13In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter on medium heat.
  14. 14In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter on medium heat.
  15. 15In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter on medium heat.
  16. 16Add half of the prepared seasoning to the melted butter (blooming the seasoning).
  17. 17Add half of the prepared seasoning to the melted butter (blooming the seasoning).
  18. 18Add half of the prepared seasoning to the melted butter (blooming the seasoning).
  19. 19Cook for 30 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  20. 20Cook for 30 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  21. 21Cook for 30 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  22. 22Whisk in a quarter of the evaporated milk to get rid of the flour lumps.
  23. 23Whisk in a quarter of the evaporated milk to get rid of the flour lumps.
  24. 24Whisk in a quarter of the evaporated milk to get rid of the flour lumps.
  25. 25Add the rest of the milk gradually.
  26. 26Add the rest of the milk gradually.
  27. 27Add the rest of the milk gradually.
  28. 28Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Mix for about 1 minute.
  29. 29Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Mix for about 1 minute.
  30. 30Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Mix for about 1 minute.
  31. 31Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream, a little at a time, while whisking.
  32. 32Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream, a little at a time, while whisking.
  33. 33Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream, a little at a time, while whisking.
  34. 34Cook for 2 minutes, adding the last bit of heavy cream.
  35. 35Cook for 2 minutes, adding the last bit of heavy cream.
  36. 36Cook for 2 minutes, adding the last bit of heavy cream.
  37. 37Reduce the heat to low. Add half of the shredded cheese and mix until completely melted.
  38. 38Reduce the heat to low. Add half of the shredded cheese and mix until completely melted.
  39. 39Reduce the heat to low. Add half of the shredded cheese and mix until completely melted.
  40. 40Add the rest of the cheese and the remaining seasoning and mix until melted.
  41. 41Add the rest of the cheese and the remaining seasoning and mix until melted.
  42. 42Add the rest of the cheese and the remaining seasoning and mix until melted.
  43. 43Add the cooked pasta and mix to coat evenly.
  44. 44Add the cooked pasta and mix to coat evenly.
  45. 45Add the cooked pasta and mix to coat evenly.
  46. 46Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Layer with the remaining cheese.
  47. 47Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Layer with the remaining cheese.
  48. 48Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Layer with the remaining cheese.
  49. 49Top with the remaining mac and cheese and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
  50. 50Top with the remaining mac and cheese and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
  51. 51Top with the remaining mac and cheese and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
  52. 52Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the cheese on top is melted. Broil for 2 minutes.
  53. 53Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the cheese on top is melted. Broil for 2 minutes.
  54. 54Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the cheese on top is melted. Broil for 2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 water
  • 1 water
  • 1 water
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 seasoning
  • 1 seasoning
  • 1 seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon paprika

Equipment

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