Serves 1
Directions
- 1Boil water and salt it.
- 2Boil cavatappi pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away or for 7 minutes if making it the night before.
- 3Shred mozzarella, colby jack, and sharp cheddar cheese.
- 4Divide cheese into two bowls, one for cheese sauce and one for topping.
- 5Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to a container.
- 6Melt butter.
- 7Add half the seasonings and cook for 30 seconds.
- 8Add flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 9Add evaporated milk in parts, whisking continuously.
- 10Mix for 1 minute.
- 11Add dijon mustard.
- 12Add heavy cream gradually.
- 13Cook for 2 minutes.
- 14Turn heat to low.
- 15Add half of the cheese gradually, mixing until melted.
- 16Add remaining cheese and seasonings and stir.
- 17Add pasta and fold it in with cheese.
- 18Taste noodle and add more seasoning if needed.
- 19Add mac to baking dish.
- 20Layer cheese in between.
- 21Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- 22Broil for 2 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound mozzarella
- 1 pound colby jack
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
Equipment
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Tips
- Boil pasta for 8 minutes if making mac and cheese right away or for 7 minutes if making it the night before.
- Shred your own cheese for the best results.
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