In the vast world of online food trends, few dishes have managed to capture the collective taste buds of the internet like the viral mac & cheese recipe that broke the internet. This creamy, cheesy sensation has everyone from amateur cooks to professional chefs raving and sharing their own versions.
But what makes Tini’s mac & cheese so special? Is it the perfect blend of cheeses, the silky smooth sauce, or the comforting nostalgia it brings with every bite? Ready to join the mac & cheese craze?
In November 2023, TikTok user Tini shared a video showing how she prepares mac and cheese for the festive season. The recipe includes an impressive two-and-a-half pounds of cheese, all grated by hand, along with a rich roux made from evaporated milk and double cream. Unlike most mac and cheese recipes, Tini’s version uses cavatappi pasta instead of the usual elbow macaroni.
@tinekeyounger Showing yall how to make Mac N cheese for this holiday season🫶🏼 ♬ original sound - Tini👩🏼🍳🔥
Check out this recipe that’s taken the internet by storm and see why it’s become a global sensation.
Ingredients:
- 450 grams pound cavatappi pasta, cooked
- 450 grams mozzarella cheese, grated
- 450 grams Colby Jack cheese, grated
- 225 grams Cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 (340 grams) can evaporated milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 33 cm x 23 cm baking dish.
- Cook cavatappi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine all three shredded cheeses in a bowl and divide half into another bowl. Set aside.
- Combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Divide in half and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add half the seasoning mixture and flour. Stir until the mixture becomes paste-like, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add evaporated milk and whisk until thick. Add heavy cream and the rest of the seasonings and mix until combined. Whisk in Dijon mustard until thick. Slowly add in half the cheese, allowing it to melt before adding more.
- Stir in macaroni until coated with cheese sauce.
- Add a layer of macaroni and then a layer of shredded cheese to the prepared baking dish. Repeat layers.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Finish by broiling until top is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Source: ALLRECIPES
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