Mac and Cheese
Directions
- 1Prepare a seasoning blend with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 2Melt butter in a pot.
- 3Add seasoning to the melted butter and toast for a minute or two.
- 4Drop in an equal amount of flour to create a roux.
- 5Slowly stream in whole milk, whisking constantly to create a smooth béchamel sauce.
- 6Add more of the seasoning to the béchamel.
- 7Add a hefty pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8Add a scoop of Dijon mustard.
- 9Turn off the heat and start melting the cheese, beginning with American cheese slices.
- 10Slowly drop in the cheese blend (mild cheddar, mozzarella, gouda, gruyere).
- 11Add cooked pasta to the cheese sauce.
- 12Transfer the mac and cheese into an oven-safe dish.
- 13Top with another light layer of cheese blend.
- 14Bake in a 350-degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes.
- 15Broil for a couple of minutes until the top is golden brown.
- 16Garnish with chives.
Ingredients
- 0.33 cup Butter
- 0.33 cup flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tbsp onion powder
- 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
- 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
- Salt
- black pepper
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 slices American Cheese
- 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar
- 1 cup Gruyère Cheese
- 1 cup Gouda
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 pounds pasta of choice
- Chives
Equipment
big old potwhiskoven safe dish
Tips
- Keep adding milk to the roux to get a nice and smooth béchamel.
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