My sister in law told me about this recipe and she was not wrong. I don't have tik tok but it's some viral recipe on there! It is sooo good. You must grate your own cheese - yes 2.5 pounds with 1 pound of pasta. Trust it!
Tini’s Famous Mac and Cheese
Ingredients:
1 lb. cavatappi pasta, cooked
16 ounces of mozzarella cheese, grated
16 ounces of Colby jack cheese, grated
8 ounces of cheddar cheese, grated
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
3 Tablespoons of butter
3 Tablespoons of flour
1 can Carnation Evaporated Milk
2 cups heavy cream
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish
Cook cavatappi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Combine all 3 shredded cheeses in a bowl and divide half into another bowl. Set aside
Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Divide in half and set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add half of the season mixture and flour. Stir until the mixture becomes paste-like, about 3-5 minutes. Add evaporated milk and whisk until thick. Add heavy cream and the rest of the seasoning mixture and mix until combined. Whisk in Dijon mustard until thick. Slowly add in half the cheese, allowing it to melt before adding more.
Stir in cavatappi until coated with cheese sauce.
Add a layer of cavatappi and then a layer of shredded cheese to prepared baking dish. Repeat layers.
Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25-30 min. Finish by broiling until top is golden brown, about 2 min.
