Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese

30m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water and salt it.
  2. 2Add 1 pound of cavatappi pasta and boil for 8 minutes (7 minutes if making the mac and cheese the night before).
  3. 3Shred 1 pound of mozzarella, 1 pound of Colby Jack, and 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
  4. 4In a plastic container, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
  5. 5In a pan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter on medium heat.
  6. 6Add half of the prepared seasoning to the melted butter (blooming the seasoning).
  7. 7Cook for 30 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  8. 8Whisk in a quarter of the evaporated milk to get rid of the flour lumps.
  9. 9Add the rest of the milk gradually.
  10. 10Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Mix for about 1 minute.
  11. 11Slowly add 2 cups of heavy cream, a little at a time, while whisking.
  12. 12Cook for 2 minutes, adding the last bit of heavy cream.
  13. 13Reduce the heat to low. Add half of the shredded cheese and mix until completely melted.
  14. 14Add the rest of the cheese and the remaining seasoning and mix until melted.
  15. 15Add the cooked pasta and mix to coat evenly.
  16. 16Pour half of the mac and cheese into a baking dish. Layer with the remaining cheese.
  17. 17Top with the remaining mac and cheese and sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top.
  18. 18Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until the cheese on top is melted. Broil for 2 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 water
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pound Cavatappi pasta
  • 1 pound mozzarella cheese
  • 1 pound Colby Jack cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika

Equipment

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