Directions
- 1Start by preparing your cheese blend: mild cheddar, mozzarella, Gouda, and Gruyère.
- 2Make a seasoning blend with onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 3In a large pot, melt butter and toast the spices for a minute or two.
- 4Add an equal amount of flour to the melted butter and spices and stir.
- 5Slowly whisk in the whole milk until smooth.
- 6Add more seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- 7Stir in a spoonful of Dijon mustard.
- 8Turn off the heat and add two slices of American cheese.
- 9Add the cheese blend and stir until melted and the sauce is thick.
- 10Add the cooked pasta and mix well.
- 11Pour the macaroni and cheese into an oven-safe dish and top with another layer of cheese.
- 12Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then broil for a couple of minutes to brown the top.
- 13Garnish with chives.
Ingredients
- 0.33 cup butter
- 0.33 cup flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1.5 tbsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tbsp onion powder
- 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
- 0.75 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 slices American cheese
- 2 cups Mild-Medium Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup Gouda cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
- 2 pounds pasta
- 1 handful chives
Equipment
knifecutting boardsmall bowllarge potwhiskoven-safe dish
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