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Baked Mac and Cheese
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Baked Mac and Cheese

55 minServes 10Nutri-Score D€€
from @foodiemamaoffour1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • elbow macaroniGrains454 g
  • chicken bouillon (for the pasta water and the sauce)Pantry15 g
  • Colby Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy227 g
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy454 g
  • mild cheddar (shredded)Dairy454 g
  • saltSpices9 g
  • black pepperSpices6 g
  • garlic powderSpices6 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices4 g
  • butter (melted)Dairy42 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry24 g
  • evaporated milk (one can)Dairy354 ml
  • heavy whipping creamDairy480 ml
  • Dijon mustardPantry30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

506kcal

Carbs
40 g
Proteins
19 g
Fat
30 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Saucepan
  • Grater
  • Colander
  • Baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the pasta

    • Bring water to a boil and add the chicken bouillon.
    • Add the elbow macaroni and stir occasionally so they don't stick together.
    • Cook until not fully done, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
    Step 1

  2. Shred the cheeses

    • Shred the Colby Jack, mozzarella and mild cheddar while the pasta boils.
    Step 2

  3. Season the pasta

    • Put the drained noodles in a container and add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika and a little chicken bouillon.
    • Toss to coat.
    Step 3

  4. Make the roux

    • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
    • Add about half of the seasonings and stir.
    • Add the flour and cook it out, mixing constantly.
    Step 4

  5. Build the cheese sauce

    • Pour in the evaporated milk and mix.
    • Add the heavy whipping cream and stir until combined and warming.
    • Add the rest of the seasonings and blend.
    • Stir in the Dijon mustard.
    Step 5

  6. Melt in the cheese

    • Add the shredded cheese a handful at a time, waiting for each batch to melt before adding more.
    • Keep stirring until the sauce thickens.
    Step 6

  7. Layer the dish

    • Place half of the noodles in a baking dish and add some of the cheese sauce, mixing it around.
    • Add more cheese on top, then the remaining noodles and the rest of the sauce.
    • Finish with a layer of shredded cheese on top.
    Step 7

  8. Bake

    • Bake at 175 °C until hot and bubbly.
    Step 8
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