How To Make CHEESY Mac and Cheese Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Lower calorie option or more budget-friendly.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: any pasta shape

More nutritious or versatile.

Add kava topping noodles to salted water and stir.

Cook noodles for 2 minutes less than the box instructions.

Drain the cooked noodles.

Shred the cheeses: Swiss, Kobe Jack, pepper jack, and smoked cheddar.

In a pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Add flour to the melted butter and mix well to combine.

Gradually add evaporated milk in thirds, whisking to remove lumps before adding more.

Add half of the heavy cream, mix, then add the remaining half and whisk until smooth.

Season the mixture with chicken seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt, adjusting salt to taste.

Let the mixture come back to temperature and bubble slightly.

Turn off the heat and add the shredded cheeses to the sauce, mixing until melted and smooth.

Add a sprinkle of butter to the drained noodles to keep them glossy.

Combine the cheese sauce with the noodles, mixing well.

Top the mixture with more cheese.

Transfer to a baking dish and bake in a 375°F oven until golden and bubbly.

Let the mac and cheese sit to set before serving.

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