Monday Night Mac

By Nico Hazembuller

Total time: 1 hr

Today I made some Monday Night Mac for me and my family! This Mac is super cheesy, and can be made pretty easily! It may look unassuming, but it’ll knock your socks off!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1 lb Al Dente Elbow Noodles
• 1/2 cup Grated Onion
• 1/2 Tbsp Cheyenne Pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 14 oz American Cheese
• 14 oz Extra Sharp Cheddar
• 4 tbsp All Purpose Flour
• 4 tbsp butter
• A little Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Add butter + flour into pan, and stir together until raw flour taste is gone (about 3 minutes)
2. Add seasonings to mixture: Cayenne Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Taco seasoning. Stir until combined (30 seconds)
3. Add in your onion + garlic, simmer for about 1 minute
4. Slowly add your heavy cream and milk, and mix until combined.
5. Add your cheeses, and mix until melted and combined, then add your Al Dente Elbow Noodles.
6. Add a little Worcestershire sauce to taste. Try the mixture and add ingredients as desired.
7. OPTIONAL: Put completed Mac into a serving dish and add crushed Cheez-Its on top