Description
We’ve brought the viral macaroni and cheese recipe from TikTok’s Tineke Younger to life. Here’s how you can make it at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta, cooked
- 16 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
- 16 ounces Colby Jack cheese, grated
- 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Make the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour to create a roux. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk and heavy cream until thickened.
3. Add the cheese: Stir in mozzarella, Colby Jack, and cheddar until melted and creamy.
4.Season: Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
5.Combine: Mix the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce. Stir until well coated.
6. Bake (optional): Transfer to a baking dish, top with extra cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes for a golden crust.
7. Serve: Enjoy your creamy, indulgent mac and cheese!
Notes
- Customize your mac and cheese by adding a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for heat or a handful of crispy bacon for extra flavor.
- You can make this recipe ahead and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85g
Keywords: tini mac and cheese