# Layered Mac and Cheese

This recipe shows how to make a delicious layered mac and cheese with a crispy, cheesy top.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pound pasta (quirk screws)
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound colby jack cheese
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 tablespoon salt
- 0.5 tablespoon pepper
- 0.5 tablespoon garlic powder
- 0.5 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 can evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chives

## Instructions

1. Boil pasta until al dente.
2. Shred cheeses using a box grater.  Do NOT use pre-shredded cheese.
3. In a pan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. Add half of your seasonings to the melted butter.
5. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook until the flour is no longer raw.
6. Add one can of evaporated milk and whisk immediately to prevent clumps.
7. Add 2 cups of heavy cream and whisk.
8. Add the rest of the seasoning.
9. Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
10. Let the sauce thicken.
11. Add half of the shredded cheese and stir to melt before adding the rest of the cheese.
12. Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
13. Layer the Mac and Cheese in a greased baking dish. Start with pasta, top with cheese, and repeat.
14. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the top is melted and bubbly.
15. Broil for 1-2 minutes to create a crust.
16. Garnish with chives.

## Equipment

- pot
- colander
- box grater
- mixing bowl
- small plastic containers
- frying pan
- wooden spatula
- whisk
- glass baking dish
- oven

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjYdYSes/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f7529ae4-33d9-4aa3-b894-8ab6c507043e
- Extracted: 2025-04-19

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