Mac and Cheese

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water and add salt.
  2. 2Add cavatappi pasta and boil for 8 minutes.
  3. 3Shred the mozzarella, gouda, and sharp cheddar cheese.
  4. 4Divide the cheese in half to layer in the cheese sauce and on top of the dish.
  5. 5In a container, add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for seasoning.
  6. 6Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  7. 7Add seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
  8. 8Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  9. 9Add evaporated milk and whisk to get all flour clumps out.
  10. 10Add Dijon mustard and mix in.
  11. 11Slowly add heavy cream.
  12. 12Put the heat to low and slowly add half of the cheese.
  13. 13Add the rest of the seasoning, and the rest of the cheese.
  14. 14Add pasta.
  15. 15Put half of mac and cheese in a baking dish, layer cheese, add the rest of the mac and cheese, and then top with the rest of the cheese.
  16. 16Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the cheese on top is melted, then broil for 2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound gouda cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound cavatappi pasta
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Equipment

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Tips

  • Salt the boiling water.
  • Boil pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away, and 7 minutes if making the night before.
  • Shred your own cheese to avoid a grainy mac and cheese.
  • Taste the cheese sauce as you go to decide if you want more seasoning.

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