Mac n Cheese

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Boil the pasta until it’s slightly undercooked then strain the water out. Pour the pasta into a 9x13 inch baking tray and toss in 2 tbsp of butter.

Step 2

2. In a pan over medium/high heat, melt the remaining 5 tbsp of butter and add in the crushed garlic. Sauté for a few minutes or until fragrant. Whisk in the flour now and let this cook until it’s a pale golden color.

Step 3

3. Whisk in the half n half and heavy cream and let this simmer over medium/low heat until it thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

4. Turn the heat to the lowest setting and whisk in the freshly grated cheeses now about 1 cup at a time, roughly one handful. Whisk the cheese in until fully melted, then add in another handful and do this until almost all your cheeses are used up. Set aside 1 cup of the Colby Jack, 1 cup of the medium cheddar, and 1 cup of the mozzarella for later use!

Step 5

5. Remove the pan from the stove now and whisk in the cream cheese and all the listed spices. Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently fold it in. Top with the remaining 3 cups of Colby Jack, medium cheddar, and mozzarella then bake for 15 minutes and broil for about 5, or until it’s golden and crispy. Top with fresh herbs of your choice then enjoy!