Tini's Viral Mac & Cheese

27 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water and cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. 2Boil water and cook the pasta until al dente.
  3. 3Boil water and cook the pasta until al dente.
  4. 4Shred all two and a half pounds of cheese.
  5. 5Shred all two and a half pounds of cheese.
  6. 6Shred all two and a half pounds of cheese.
  7. 7Melt three tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  8. 8Melt three tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  9. 9Melt three tablespoons of butter in a pan.
  10. 10Add one teaspoon each of salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pepper to the melted butter and stir.
  11. 11Add one teaspoon each of salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pepper to the melted butter and stir.
  12. 12Add one teaspoon each of salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and pepper to the melted butter and stir.
  13. 13Sprinkle in three tablespoons of flour and mix thoroughly, cooking it until it turns a light brown.
  14. 14Sprinkle in three tablespoons of flour and mix thoroughly, cooking it until it turns a light brown.
  15. 15Sprinkle in three tablespoons of flour and mix thoroughly, cooking it until it turns a light brown.
  16. 16Slowly add the evaporated milk while whisking.
  17. 17Slowly add the evaporated milk while whisking.
  18. 18Slowly add the evaporated milk while whisking.
  19. 19Add the Dijon mustard and whisk it in.
  20. 20Add the Dijon mustard and whisk it in.
  21. 21Add the Dijon mustard and whisk it in.
  22. 22Add the heavy cream, a fourth of a cup at a time, whisking constantly.
  23. 23Add the heavy cream, a fourth of a cup at a time, whisking constantly.
  24. 24Add the heavy cream, a fourth of a cup at a time, whisking constantly.
  25. 25Start adding in half of the shredded cheese, continuing to stir to avoid clumps.
  26. 26Start adding in half of the shredded cheese, continuing to stir to avoid clumps.
  27. 27Start adding in half of the shredded cheese, continuing to stir to avoid clumps.
  28. 28Once the cheese sauce is smooth, add in the cooked pasta.
  29. 29Once the cheese sauce is smooth, add in the cooked pasta.
  30. 30Once the cheese sauce is smooth, add in the cooked pasta.
  31. 31Put half of the pasta into a baking dish with a layer of cheese on top.
  32. 32Put half of the pasta into a baking dish with a layer of cheese on top.
  33. 33Put half of the pasta into a baking dish with a layer of cheese on top.
  34. 34Add the rest of the pasta, followed by a final layer of the remaining cheese.
  35. 35Add the rest of the pasta, followed by a final layer of the remaining cheese.
  36. 36Add the rest of the pasta, followed by a final layer of the remaining cheese.
  37. 37Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, then broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  38. 38Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, then broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  39. 39Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, then broil for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  • 16 ounces Mozzarella cheese
  • 16 ounces Mozzarella cheese
  • 16 ounces Mozzarella cheese
  • 8 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese
  • 16 ounces Colby Jack cheese
  • 16 ounces Colby Jack cheese
  • 16 ounces Colby Jack cheese
  • 8 ounces Smoked Gouda cheese
  • 8 ounces Smoked Gouda cheese
  • 8 ounces Smoked Gouda cheese
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups Heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 can Evaporated milk
  • 1 can Evaporated milk
  • 1 can Evaporated milk
  • 1 bottle Dijon mustard
  • 1 bottle Dijon mustard
  • 1 bottle Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

PotCheese graterPanWhiskBaking dishOven

Tips

  • When adding the flour, turn the heat down to low to avoid overcooking and browning.
  • Whisk constantly when adding liquids and cheese to prevent clumps.
  • If you're not into this much cheese, cut down on a couple of blocks.