This mac ‘n’ cheese recipe may be a little different from what you are used to eating. In New Orleans, we make our mac ‘n’ cheese with spaghetti. Yes, you read that right. We also call it baked spaghetti. Regardless of what you call it, this is a great comforting dish.

Quick Info

⏱️ 45 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 94%

Nutrition

1298 cal • 57g protein • 56g carbs • 94g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Vegetarian] • [Easy] • [Dinner] • [Sides] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein]

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for boiling
• 1 pound dried spaghetti
• 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 quart half-and-half
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cups shredded pepper Jack cheese, divided
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Instructions Preview

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Bring a large pot of generously salted wat…
3. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over …

…and 6 more steps

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Recipe by: Matt Ciampa • From: Tasty