@dolcebakes_: **Ingredients** — Pasta: - 1 box cavatappi - Water (enough to boil pasta) - Olive oil - Lots of salt — Cheese Mix: - 1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, shredded - 1/4 pound mozzarella, shredded - 1/2 pound pepper jack cheese, shredded (*don’t skip—adds depth of flavor*) - 1/2 pound smoky Gruyère, shredded (*substitute with more mozzarella or pepper jack if unavailable; often found at Walmart*) *Note: Use 3/4 of the cheese mix for the sauce and reserve the rest for topping.* — Sauce: - 1/2 cup butter - 1 tbsp grated garlic - 1/2 cup flour - 1 1/2 cups half-and-half - 1/2 cup milk - 2 cups heavy cream *if you want your Mac and cheese to be looser, add an extra 1/2 cup of milk! — Seasonings: - 1 tbsp mustard (grainy or smooth, your choice) - 1 1/2 tsp paprika - 1 1/2 tsp onion powder - 1 tsp garlic powder - 1 tbsp Italian seasoning - 1 tsp black pepper - Salt to taste (*I used 1 1/2 tsp*) --- **Steps** — 1. Prepare the Pasta: 1. Bring water to a boil, adding olive oil and lots of salt. 2. Cook 1 box of cavatappi pasta according to package instructions. 3. Strain the pasta and transfer it to a baking dish. 4. Add 1/4 cup of butter (cut into small pieces) to the hot pasta and stir to coat. Set aside. — 2. Make the Sauce: 1. In a pot over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter. 2. Add the grated garlic and let it cook briefly, allowing the butter to slightly brown for added flavor. 3. Lower the heat slightly and whisk in the flour until no clumps remain. 4. Gradually whisk in the half-and-half, milk, and heavy cream. 5. Add all the seasonings, tasting and adjusting to your preference. 6. Once the mixture begins to slightly boil, turn off the heat and add the shredded cheese in small handfuls. Stir after each addition until smooth, using 3/4 of the cheese mix. Avoid overheating, as this can cause the cheese to split. —3. Assemble and Bake: 1. Pour the thick sauce over the pasta in the baking dish, ensuring all the pasta is well-coated. *Note: This mac and cheese will be thick and creamy, not watery.* 2. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and add a light dusting of Italian seasoning. 3. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then broil until the top is golden and crispy. —4. Serve: - Top with chopped chives for garnish. - Serve immediately and enjoy! #macncheese #thanksgiving #fyp

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