Directions
- 1Boil the pasta noodles in water with chicken bouillon for added flavor.
- 2Add butter to a skillet and melt it.
- 3Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the melted butter and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
- 4Add heavy whipping cream to the skillet and mix it well.
- 5Add more garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the mixture.
- 6Bring the sauce to a boil, then turn off the heat before adding the cheese.
- 7Add shredded cheese to the sauce until the desired texture is achieved.
- 8Taste the cheese sauce for adjustments before adding it to the noodles.
- 9Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked noodles in a bowl.
- 10Add one layer of noodles to a baking pan.
- 11Add a layer of shredded cheese on top of the noodles.
- 12Add another layer of noodles on top of the cheese.
- 13Add more cheese and a little paprika on top of the final noodle layer.
- 14Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).
- 15Bake for 20-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Cavatappi pasta noodles
- 8 oz Medium Cheddar Cheese
- 8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese
- 8 oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
- 8 oz Colby Jack Cheese
- chicken bouillon
- butter
- Garlic Powder
- Granulated Onion
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- 1 quart Heavy whipping cream
- paprika
Equipment
potskilletgraterbowlbaking pan
Tips
- Taste the cheese sauce and add whatever else you think you need before adding it to the noodles.
- Do not grease your pan.
- If the top hasn't browned after 20-30 minutes, broil briefly until crisp and golden.
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