

Next, boil elbow macaroni noodles to al dente, drain and pour into the baking dish. Keep wrapped in the fridge for up to 4 days. Blend together the salt, pepper, sugar, and mustard powder. Serve hot so the cheese is nice and creamy.

Let the macaroni and cheese cool for about 10 minutes or until just cool enough to serve. Do not over-bake or the macaroni pasta will become mushy and the cheese mixture will become dry. Sprinkle the top with a little more smoked paprika, if desired.īake the pan for 35 minutes or until the macaroni and cheese is bubbly and the cheese is nicely browned. Top the macaroni evenly with the rest of the cheddar cheese and colby jack cheese. Once satisfied with the seasoning, mix the eggs in until well incorporated with a wooden spoon.Īdd the drained macaroni pasta and the milk-cheese-egg mixture into your prepared baking dish, stirring to make sure the cheese mixture is well distributed throughout the macaroni. Do not add too much salt, since the cheese is pretty salty and will add its saltiness as it bakes. While the pasta boils, use a wooden spoon to mix the half and half, heavy cream, half of the cheddar cheese, half of the Colby jack cheese, all of the mozzarella cheese, all of the American cheese, and all of the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.Īdd smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and some kosher salt and pepper, stirring well and tasting the mixture to ensure there is a good flavor. Preheat the oven to 375 and grease a 9×13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Whisk together milk, heavy cream, and egg. Once just under al dente, drain the pasta. Add kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika, and mix pasta mixture one more time super well. Do not fully cook or overcook the macaroni pasta, it'll finish cooking through completely in the oven. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, whisking to combine, and add to the macaroni mixture. Place the pasta in a large bowl and while still hot and add 2 1/2 cups cheese and butter. Cook the macaroni per package instructions. Add in elbow macaroni and cook until just under al dente, according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x11' casserole dish. Butter an 8x11 baking dish and set aside.įill a large stockpot or dutch oven halfway with water, add in a large pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
