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Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 12oz boxes cavatappi or cellentani
  • 1 8oz block of Swiss cheese
  • 1 8oz block of Sharp White Cheddar cheese
  • 1 8oz block of mozzarella cheese
  • 1 8oz block of gouda cheese
  • 5tb of unsalted butter, divided into 1tb and 4tb pieces
  • 4tb of all-purpose flour
  • 5-6 cups of milk (whole or 2%)
  • Salt, black pepper, white pepper, Italian seasoning onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, and parsley

Steps

  1. Preheat your over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Prepare a casserole dish using one tablespoon of butter to lightly grease the dish to prevent sticking
  3. Shred all 8oz blocks of cheese, incorporate them, and then split them into two 16oz quantities
  4. Boil 5 to 6 quarts of water for your pasta
  5. Once boiling, add your pasta to the water and cook according to the directions on the packaging
  6. Melt 4tb of butter over medium-low heat in a sauté pan
  7. Once the bubbles in the butter have subsided, add 4tb of all-purpose flour and continue whisking until golden brown
  8. Season the roux to taste with salt, black pepper, white pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika
  9. Gradually add 5 to 6 cups of milk to the roux and continue stirring until fully combined (if needed, sieve the mixture to remove lumps)
  10. Gradually add one 16oz quantity of mixed cheese to the roux and mix until incorporated as a sauce
  11. Combine your pasta and sauce in the prepared casserole dish and add the remaining cheese over the top
  12. Add parsley (optional) over the cheese and bake covered for 20 minutes
  13. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes and broil on medium or low for 3-5 minutes (broiling optional)