Directions
- 1Boil cavatappi pasta.
- 2Shred mozzarella, colby jack, and cheddar cheese.
- 3Prepare seasoning mix: combine chicken bouillon, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- 4Melt butter in a pan and toast half of the seasoning mixture.
- 5Add flour to the pan and mix well.
- 6Cook the flour for about two minutes.
- 7Add evaporated milk and heavy cream while whisking.
- 8Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and less than a tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
- 9Add half of the shredded cheese and whisk together.
- 10Turn off the heat and add the remaining cheese, stirring well to make a smooth sauce.
- 11Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce and mix.
- 12Pour the mac and cheese into a baking pan.
- 13Top with the remaining cheese.
- 14Bake at 25 to 30 minutes, then broil for 3 to 4 minutes to get a golden crust.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta (cavatappi)
- 1 lb mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb colby jack cheese
- 0.5 lb sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 16 oz evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Equipment
potbox graterbowlfrying panwhiskbaking pan
Related recipes
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
American · Dinner
One-Skillet Smoked Sausage and Tortellini
American · Dinner
Mississippi Orzo
American · Dinner20m
Cajun Bacon Chicken Ranch Pasta
American · Dinner
High Protein Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries
American · Dinner
Honey BBQ Loaded Fries
American · Dinner
Blackened Chicken with spicy tomato cream sauce
American · Dinner
Chili Cheese Fries
American · Dinner30m
Southern Fried Cabbage
American · Dinner
Cheeseburger loaded potato bowls
American · Dinner
Fermented Homemade Hot Sauce and Buffalo Wings
American · Dinner
Oven-Roasted Cabbage
American · Dinner