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Viral Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese
1 hServes 10Nutri-Score D€€
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1 h
1 hViral Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese
what you need
Ingredients
cavatappi pastaGrains454 g
mozzarella (freshly shredded by hand)Dairy454 g
colby jack cheese (freshly shredded by hand)Dairy454 g- sharp cheddar (freshly shredded by hand)Dairy227 g
garlic powderSpices3 g
onion powderSpices3 g- smoked paprikaSpices3 g
chicken bouillon powderPantry3 g
unsalted butterDairy42 g
flourPantry24 g- evaporated milkDairy355 ml
- heavy creamDairy480 ml
Dijon mustardPantry8 g
per serving
Nutrition
565kcal
- Carbs
- 42 g
- Proteins
- 25 g
- Fat
- 33 g
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Boil the pasta
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Season the water with chicken bouillon powder for extra flavor.
- Add the cavatappi noodles and cook until al dente.
- Step 2
Shred and season the cheese
- Shred all of the mozzarella, colby jack and sharp cheddar by hand.
- Separate half of the shredded cheese into another bowl.
- Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and chicken bouillon powder.
- Step 3
Make the cheese sauce
- Melt the butter in a pan and add half of the seasoning mixture.
- Let the seasonings bloom for about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour, mixing very well.
- Pour in the evaporated milk and heavy cream.
- Mix until everything is nice and smooth.
- Add the rest of the seasoning mixture and the Dijon mustard, then whisk again.
- Step 4
Melt in the cheese
- Turn the heat off.
- Add in all of the cheese.
- Stir well until you get a velvety, delicious cheese sauce.
- Add the cooked cavatappi noodles to the cheese sauce and mix.
- Step 5
Layer and bake
- Transfer half of the mac and cheese into your pan and spread it out.
- Sprinkle with half of the remaining cheese.
- Top with the rest of the mac and cheese.
- Finish off with the rest of the cheese.
- Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Broil for the last 2 to 3 minutes for a golden, crispy top.
most cooked first