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Mac n' Cheese

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Total time
25 min
Mac n' Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked rotini noodles
  • 3 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 Tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Gouda cheese
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese
  • 2 ounces Asiago cheese

Steps

  1. 1

    Melt butter in heavy bottom pot over medium heat. Add flour and stir continuously until mixture begins to smell like fresh baked bread, about 1-2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Turn off heat and while continuously whisking, slowly pour in milk until fully blended without clumps. Add dry spices, return to medium high heat and stir until liquid thickens and comes to a full boil for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Reduce head to medium and sprinkle shredded cheeses in while stirring. Adjust seasoning to your desired taste and add noodles and mix.

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