Baked Mac and Cheese

Steps13

1. 1

   Step 1. Boil the pasta

   Boil the cavatappi pasta in a pot, then drain it.

2. 2

   Step 2. Grate the cheeses

   Grate the cheddar, colby jack and mozzarella.

3. 3

   Step 3. Mix the spices

   Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and chicken bouillon powder in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Step 4. Melt the butter

   Melt the unsalted butter in a frying pan.

5. 5

   Step 5. Toast the spices

   Add the spice mix to the melted butter and stir.

   Garlic powderOnion powderSmoked paprikaChicken bouillon powder
6. 6

   Step 6. Whisk in the flour

   Sprinkle in the flour and whisk it into the butter.

7. 7

   Step 7. Whisk in the milk and cream

   Slowly pour in the evaporated milk and heavy cream while whisking.

8. 8

   Step 8. Stir in the cheese

   Add the grated cheeses to the sauce and whisk until smooth and melted.

   MozzarellaColby jackCheddar
9. 9

   Step 9. Combine pasta and sauce

   Add the drained pasta to the cheese sauce and stir to coat.

   Cavatappi
10. 10

    Step 10. Transfer to baking dish

    Spoon the mac and cheese into a baking dish.

11. 11

    Step 11. Top with cheese

    Cover the top with a layer of shredded cheese.

    MozzarellaColby jackCheddar
12. 12

    Step 12. Bake until golden

    Bake the mac and cheese until the top is golden and bubbling.

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    Step 13. Sprinkle parsley flakes

    Sprinkle parsley flakes over the top before serving.