Layered Mac and Cheese

30 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Boil pasta until al dente.
  2. 2Boil pasta until al dente.
  3. 3Boil pasta until al dente.
  4. 4Shred cheeses using a box grater. Do NOT use pre-shredded cheese.
  5. 5Shred cheeses using a box grater. Do NOT use pre-shredded cheese.
  6. 6Shred cheeses using a box grater. Do NOT use pre-shredded cheese.
  7. 7In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  8. 8In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  9. 9In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
  10. 10Add half of your seasonings to the melted butter.
  11. 11Add half of your seasonings to the melted butter.
  12. 12Add half of your seasonings to the melted butter.
  13. 13Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook until the flour is no longer raw.
  14. 14Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook until the flour is no longer raw.
  15. 15Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook until the flour is no longer raw.
  16. 16Add one can of evaporated milk and whisk immediately to prevent clumps.
  17. 17Add one can of evaporated milk and whisk immediately to prevent clumps.
  18. 18Add one can of evaporated milk and whisk immediately to prevent clumps.
  19. 19Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
  20. 20Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
  21. 21Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
  22. 22Add the rest of the seasoning.
  23. 23Add the rest of the seasoning.
  24. 24Add the rest of the seasoning.
  25. 25Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  26. 26Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  27. 27Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
  28. 28Let the sauce thicken.
  29. 29Let the sauce thicken.
  30. 30Let the sauce thicken.
  31. 31Add half of the shredded cheese and stir to melt before adding the rest of the cheese.
  32. 32Add half of the shredded cheese and stir to melt before adding the rest of the cheese.
  33. 33Add half of the shredded cheese and stir to melt before adding the rest of the cheese.
  34. 34Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
  35. 35Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
  36. 36Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
  37. 37Layer the Mac and Cheese in a greased baking dish. Start with pasta, top with cheese, and repeat.
  38. 38Layer the Mac and Cheese in a greased baking dish. Start with pasta, top with cheese, and repeat.
  39. 39Layer the Mac and Cheese in a greased baking dish. Start with pasta, top with cheese, and repeat.
  40. 40Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top is melted and bubbly.
  41. 41Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top is melted and bubbly.
  42. 42Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top is melted and bubbly.
  43. 43Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  44. 44Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  45. 45Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
  46. 46Garnish with chives.
  47. 47Garnish with chives.
  48. 48Garnish with chives.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
  • 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
  • 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
  • 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
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 0.5 tablespoon pepper
  • 0.5 tablespoon pepper
  • 0.5 tablespoon pepper
  • 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chives
  • 1 tablespoon chives
  • 1 tablespoon chives

Equipment

potcolanderbox gratermixing bowlsmall plastic containersfrying panwooden spatulawhiskglass baking dishoven