Mac & Cheese Recipe
gooey cheesy sauce, cavatappi sauce add 8: braised pork, roasted chicken, andouille sausage
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Ingredients
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Mac & Cheese Base
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the cavatappi pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add the Cheese
Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 4
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked cavatappi pasta to the cheese sauce and mix until well coated.
- 5
Add Protein Options
Fold in your choice of braised pork, roasted chicken, or andouille sausage into the pasta and cheese mixture.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the mac & cheese to a serving dish or individual bowls. Enjoy hot!
