Belle’s Three-Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese

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Method

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch dish. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
2. Mix all three cheeses together and divide into two equal portions. In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
3. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and half the seasoning and whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes, until bubbling.
4. Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk until smooth and starting to thicken. Add the cream, Dijon and the rest of the seasoning, and stir until thickened.
5. Turn the heat to low. Stir in one portion of the cheese a handful at a time, letting each melt. Fold in the pasta.
6. Spread half the pasta in the dish and sprinkle with half the remaining cheese. Repeat.
7. Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly, then broil 1–2 minutes until golden. Watch it closely under the broiler.
8. Tip: Keep the roux pale; if it browns, start again. Serve after the 5-minute rest; reheat with a splash of milk.