Mac and Cheese

22 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare a seasoning blend with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
  2. 2Prepare a seasoning blend with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. 3Prepare a seasoning blend with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
  4. 4Melt butter in a pot.
  5. 5Melt butter in a pot.
  6. 6Melt butter in a pot.
  7. 7Add seasoning to the melted butter and toast for a minute or two.
  8. 8Add seasoning to the melted butter and toast for a minute or two.
  9. 9Add seasoning to the melted butter and toast for a minute or two.
  10. 10Drop in an equal amount of flour to create a roux.
  11. 11Drop in an equal amount of flour to create a roux.
  12. 12Drop in an equal amount of flour to create a roux.
  13. 13Slowly stream in whole milk, whisking constantly to create a smooth béchamel sauce.
  14. 14Slowly stream in whole milk, whisking constantly to create a smooth béchamel sauce.
  15. 15Slowly stream in whole milk, whisking constantly to create a smooth béchamel sauce.
  16. 16Add more of the seasoning to the béchamel.
  17. 17Add more of the seasoning to the béchamel.
  18. 18Add more of the seasoning to the béchamel.
  19. 19Add a hefty pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
  20. 20Add a hefty pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
  21. 21Add a hefty pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
  22. 22Add a scoop of Dijon mustard.
  23. 23Add a scoop of Dijon mustard.
  24. 24Add a scoop of Dijon mustard.
  25. 25Turn off the heat and start melting the cheese, beginning with American cheese slices.
  26. 26Turn off the heat and start melting the cheese, beginning with American cheese slices.
  27. 27Turn off the heat and start melting the cheese, beginning with American cheese slices.
  28. 28Slowly drop in the cheese blend (mild cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, gruyere).
  29. 29Slowly drop in the cheese blend (mild cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, gruyere).
  30. 30Slowly drop in the cheese blend (mild cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, gruyere).
  31. 31Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  32. 32Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  33. 33Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
  34. 34Transfer the mac and cheese into an oven-safe dish.
  35. 35Transfer the mac and cheese into an oven-safe dish.
  36. 36Transfer the mac and cheese into an oven-safe dish.
  37. 37Top with another light layer of cheese blend.
  38. 38Top with another light layer of cheese blend.
  39. 39Top with another light layer of cheese blend.
  40. 40Bake in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes.
  41. 41Bake in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes.
  42. 42Bake in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes.
  43. 43Broil for a couple of minutes until the top is golden brown.
  44. 44Broil for a couple of minutes until the top is golden brown.
  45. 45Broil for a couple of minutes until the top is golden brown.
  46. 46Garnish with chives.
  47. 47Garnish with chives.
  48. 48Garnish with chives.

Ingredients

  • 0.33 cup Butter
  • 0.33 cup Butter
  • 0.33 cup Butter
  • 0.33 cup flour
  • 0.33 cup flour
  • 0.33 cup flour
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 slices American Cheese
  • 2 slices American Cheese
  • 2 slices American Cheese
  • 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar
  • 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar
  • 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese
  • 1 cup Gouda
  • 1 cup Gouda
  • 1 cup Gouda
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
  • 2 pounds pasta of choice
  • 2 pounds pasta of choice
  • 2 pounds pasta of choice
  • Chives
  • Chives
  • Chives

Equipment

big old potwhiskoven safe dish

Tips

  • Keep adding milk to the roux to get a nice and smooth béchamel.