Mac and Cheese
Directions
- 1Boil water, add salt, and cook cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away, or 7 minutes if preparing it the night before.
- 2Shred mozzarella, Colby jack, and cheddar cheese.
- 3In a small container, mix seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 4In a pan on medium heat, melt butter and add half of the seasoning mix to bloom it for 30 seconds.
- 5Add 3 tablespoons of flour to make a roux and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 6Whisk in a quarter of the evaporated milk to get rid of any flour clumps.
- 7Add the rest of the evaporated milk and whisk for about a minute.
- 8Add a tablespoon of Dijon mustard and mix.
- 9Slowly add half of the heavy cream while whisking.
- 10Add half the cheese, mix until melted. Then add the remaining cheese and seasoning mix.
- 11Add the cooked pasta and gently mix.
- 12Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Layer with remaining cheese and then the rest of the mac and cheese.
- 13Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 1 water
- 1 salt
- 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese
- 1 pound colby jack cheese
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 chopped chives
Equipment
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