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dans world famous mac and cheese

similar to - https://www.sugarandsoul.co/tinis-mac-and-cheese/

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta: - 1 pound cavatappi (corkscrew) pasta

  • Cheeses: - 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese - 2 cups freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese - 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (yellow preferred)

  • Spices: - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon coarse salt - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Sauce: - 4 tablespoons salted butter - ¼ cup all-purpose flour - 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk - 1 cup heavy cream - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or 1 teaspoon mustard powder)

  • Garnish: - Fresh parsley, chopped (optional), breadcrumbs (panko or italian)

    • you can really spice it up with like graham crackers or doritos even

STEPS

  1. Prepare the Pasta: - Cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Preheat Oven: - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Make the Cheese Sauce: - In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. - Whisk in the flour to form a roux, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. - Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk and heavy cream until smooth. - Stir in the Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. - Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Toast the Breadcrumbs: - toast the panko breadcrumbs in some butter. Feel free to add some garnish
    1. You can spice it up and use something other than panko too! Say Doritos or graham crackers!
  5. Add Cheeses: - Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1½ cups each of mozzarella, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar until melted and smooth.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: - Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce, stirring to coat evenly.
  7. Assemble the Dish: - Transfer half of the macaroni and cheese into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. - Sprinkle ½ cup each of the remaining cheeses over the pasta. - Layer the remaining macaroni and cheese on top and sprinkle with the remaining cheeses.
  8. Bake: - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  9. Broil (Optional): - For a crispier top, broil on high for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  10. Serve: - Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. - Serve hot and enjoy!

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