# Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese

This recipe shows how to make a flavorful and cheesy macaroni and cheese dish perfect for Thanksgiving.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 27 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup Gouda cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
- 2 pounds pasta
- 1 handful chives

## Instructions

1. Start by preparing your cheese blend: mild cheddar, mozzarella, Gouda, and Gruyère.
2. Make a seasoning blend with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
3. In a large pot, melt butter and toast the spices for a minute or two.
4. Add an equal amount of flour to the melted butter and spices and stir.
5. Slowly whisk in the whole milk until smooth.
6. Add more seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Stir in a spoonful of Dijon mustard.
8. Turn off the heat and add two slices of American cheese.
9. Add the cheese blend and stir until melted and the sauce is thick.
10. Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
11. Pour the macaroni and cheese into an oven-safe dish and top with another layer of cheese.
12. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then broil for a couple of minutes to brown the top.
13. Garnish with chives.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- small bowl
- large pot
- whisk
- oven-safe dish

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNeKH2T8X/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f982e908-da4a-4f76-b381-96516d057170
- Extracted: 2025-01-12

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