All-American Baked Mac & Cheese
Culinary Genie
6 servings
15 minutes
45 minutes
593
American
Pasta & Rice
All-American Baked Mac & Cheese is a rich, creamy and smoky comfort food made with a blend of pepper jack, mozzarella and smoked provolone cheeses. Featuring Culinary Genie Salt-Free All-American BBQ Seasoning Blend, this recipe adds a subtle smoky flavor and savory seasoning. Baked until bubbly and golden on top, it's a satisfying side dish for family dinners, holidays, cookouts or any time you're craving homemade mac and cheese.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cavatappi pasta
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose unbleached flour
- 3 cups whole milk, warmed
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded smoked provolone cheese, divided
- 1 tablespoon Culinary Genie Salt-Free All-American BBQ Seasoning Blend
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a shallow baking dish and place on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet. Set aside.
Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain; do not rinse.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and mixture comes to a boil.
Whisk in 1 cup pepper jack cheese, ½ cup mozzarella cheese and ½ cup smoked provolone cheese. Reduce heat to low and continue whisking until cheese is melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in Culinary Genie Salt-Free All-American BBQ Seasoning Blend. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add pasta to cheese sauce; toss to coat well. Transfer to greased baking dish. Sprinkle top with remaining cheeses. Bake 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.