Mac & Cheese Recipe
Our Famous Made to Order Cavatappi Pasta & Smoked Cheese, Green Onion & Choice of Grilled Chicken or Pastrami Burnt Ends topped with Viennese Onions
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Cheese Sauce
Toppings
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Cavatappi Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add 8 cups of cavatappi pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Cheese Sauce Preparation
- 2
- 3
Add Milk
Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens.
- 4
Add Cheese and Seasonings
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 cups of smoked cheddar cheese and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth. Add 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine Ingredients
- 5
Mix Pasta with Cheese Sauce
Combine the drained cavatappi pasta with the cheese sauce in a large mixing bowl. Stir until the pasta is fully coated with the sauce.
- 6
Add Toppings
Add 0.5 cup of chopped green onions and 2 cups of grilled chicken (or pastrami burnt ends) to the pasta and mix well.
Serve
- 7
Plate the Dish
Serve the mac and cheese hot, topped with 1 cup of Viennese onions for added flavor and crunch.
