# Tini's Viral Mac & Cheese

A delicious and cheesy mac and cheese recipe for Thanksgiving, with all ingredients sourced from Aldi.

- Total time: 27 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- Pot
- Cheese grater
- Pan
- Whisk
- Baking dish
- Oven

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UFwyG1/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f751d1b6-2d9b-48a6-b369-a5d1ad94497f
- Extracted: 2025-11-22

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