{"id":42977,"date":"2025-12-24T09:21:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T17:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/?p=42977"},"modified":"2025-12-24T09:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T17:20:19","slug":"tinis-mac-and-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/tinis-mac-and-cheese\/","title":{"rendered":"Tini&#8217;s Mac and Cheese Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Tini\u2019s viral mac and cheese is an absolute dream and so rich and delicious.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Three kinds of cheese and corkscrew pasta are a match made in heaven. If you\u2019re a mac and cheese lover, this is the recipe you need try.<\/p>\n<p><picture class=\"alignnone wp-image-44811 size-full sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4899.webp 1450w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4899-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4899-1024x684.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4899.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4899-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4899-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4899.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44811 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"tini mac and cheese | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"968\" width=\"1450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4899.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4899-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4899-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h2>What is Tini\u2019s mac and cheese?<\/h2>\n<p>Tini\u2019s mac and cheese is a viral <a href=\"https:\/\/vm.tiktok.com\/ZM61LUDWq\/\">Tiktok<\/a> with over 60 million views and counting. It\u2019s <em>viral<\/em> in the way people wish their videos could go viral. Everybody and their aunt made her mac and cheese for Thanksgiving, so if you want to give it a try, I\u2019ve detailed it for you below! It\u2019s probably the best thing you can bring to a potluck or a cookout or a summer BBQ, for real, for real.<\/p>\n<p><picture class=\"alignnone wp-image-44801 size-full sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4865.webp 1450w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-1024x684.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4865.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4865.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44801 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"cavatappi pasta | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"968\" width=\"1450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4865.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h2>Tini\u2019s viral mac and cheese ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>pasta<\/strong> &#8211; Tini uses corkscrews aka <a href=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/scoobi-doo-pasta-with-burrata-and-tomatoes\/\">cavatappi<\/a> (pictured above) aka the best pasta for mac and cheese because the sauce goes into the center of the tube and when you bite into it, you\u2019re biting into pockets of cheesy creaminess. You can find corkscrews at most grocery stores or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3uEPRk8\">online<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>cheese<\/strong> &#8211; there are three kinds of cheese in Tini\u2019s mac and cheese: mozzarella, colby jack, and sharp cheddar. Buy blocks of cheese and grate them yourself. After your shred all your cheese, mix them up and divide them into 2 equal portions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>butter<\/strong> &#8211; you need butter to make a roux or white sauce, go for unsalted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>flour<\/strong> &#8211; flour is the other ingredient in roux. The regular all purpose flour in your pantry is perfect.<\/li>\n<li><strong>evaporated milk<\/strong> &#8211; one can of evaporated milk makes everything super creamy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>heavy cream<\/strong> &#8211; using heavy cream instead of milk makes this mac and cheese even creamier and richer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>seasonings<\/strong> &#8211; salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika. The garlic powder adds garlickiness and the smoked paprika adds a hint of smokiness in the background. Mix up all the seasonings together in a small bowl so it\u2019s easy to add to the pan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dijon mustard<\/strong> &#8211; most people don\u2019t know this but almost all mac and cheese recipes contain some kind of mustard. Tini opts for Dijon, which cuts through the richness of the cheese and adds balance to the entire dish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><picture class=\"alignnone wp-image-44802 size-full sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867.webp 1450w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-1024x684.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44802 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"spice mix | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"968\" width=\"1450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h2>How to make Tini\u2019s mac and cheese<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cook the pasta:<\/strong> in a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta over high heat according to the package directions then drain well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a roux:<\/strong> melt 3 tablespoons of butter in large non stick pan. When it\u2019s melted, add half of the seasoning and stir it around to release the aromatics. Stir in 3 tbsp flour and stir and cook until everything starts bubbling and the raw flour cooks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the evaporated milk:<\/strong> slowly stream in one can of evaporated milk and whisk immediately. It should start to thicken slightly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the heavy cream:<\/strong> stir in the heavy cream, whisking it in completely. Whisk in the remaining seasoning and 1 tbsp of Dijon. Let the sauce thicken slightly, whisking occasionally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the cheese:<\/strong> Add in 1\/2 of the cheese, by the handful, whisking in and letting each handful melt before adding more cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stir in the pasta:<\/strong> Stir in your cooked pasta making sure all the sauce coats every single noodle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layer the mac and cheese:<\/strong> in an oven safe casserole dish, layer the pasta. Add 1\/2 of the mac and cheese to the pan, spreading it out evenly. Then add 1\/2 of your remaining shredded cheese. Add the rest of the mac and cheese and finish the top with the last of the shredded cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong> Pop the casserole into a preheated 350\u00b0F oven and bake for 25-30 minute or until the top melts and it\u2019s golden and bubbly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Broil:<\/strong> Finish it off by broiling for 2 minutes so the mac and cheese gets a nice little crust.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enjoy!<\/strong> Add some sliced chives if you want (Tini does!), then scoop and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><picture class=\"alignnone wp-image-44813 size-full sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4918.webp 1450w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4918-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4918-1024x684.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4918.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4918-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4918-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4918.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44813 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"tini mac and cheese | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"968\" width=\"1450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4918.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4918-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4918-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h2>Who is Tini?<\/h2>\n<p>Tini is a cook (she was also on Next Level Chef with Gordon Ramsey) with a popular Tiktok account with over 5.5 million followers.<\/p>\n<h2>Mac and cheese tips and tricks<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Shred your own cheese &#8211; <\/strong>Pre-shredded cheese usually has cellulose in it to make sure the shreds don\u2019t clump and the cellulose makes your mac and cheese grainy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Layer &#8211; <\/strong>Just like lasagna, layering mac and cheese is a pro move. You get pockets of melty cheese and a crispy cheese top.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Season &#8211; <\/strong>Don\u2019t skip the garlic powder, smoked paprika, and mustard! They really add that extra bit of oomph and flavor that takes this mac and cheese over the top. Trust me, you don\u2019t really taste any of the seasonings in particular, instead they just meld together into a really nice flavor note that makes you want to eat more and more.<\/p>\n<p><picture class=\"alignnone wp-image-44814 size-full sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882.webp 1450w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-1024x684.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44814 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"layering mac and cheese | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"968\" width=\"1450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h2>Make ahead mac and cheese<\/h2>\n<p>You can make this entire recipe ahead of time up until the point where you bake it. Cover it tightly and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days before baking. To bake it, cover it with foil and bake it for 30 minutes, remove the foil and continue to bake until the mac and cheese is heats through. Finish by broiling.<\/p>\n<h2>Do you need to use corkscrews?<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ve made this many times now and corkscrews are good but so are traditional macs, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Zx9SH4\">mini penne<\/a>, and rotini. Really any pasta shape you love will be just as good because this mac and cheese is so decadent it won&#8217;t matter, the pasta is just the vehicle to transport the gooey cheesy deliciousness.<\/p>\n<h2>Is this too rich\/complicated\/expensive?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese\/\">Try this luscious homemade scratch Velveeta mac and cheese<\/a> as an easy to make alternative that will hit all right notes too. Or for a more refined take, try this <a href=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/pumpkin-sage-mac-and-cheese\/\">Pumpkin Sage Mac and Cheese<\/a> from our <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4iuYpyN\">noodle cookbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><picture class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41476 sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w.webp 2500w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-600x400.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-1536x1025.webp 1536w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-2048x1366.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-41476 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" height=\"1668\" width=\"2500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/velveeta-mac-and-cheese-7006w-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<p>Happy mac and cheesing friends!<br \/>\nxoxo steph<\/p>\n<p><picture class=\"alignnone wp-image-44812 size-full sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4911.webp 1450w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4911-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4911-1024x684.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\" 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class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #cccccc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #cccccc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #cccccc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hr<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-42985-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-42985-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"42985\" data-servings=\"10\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pasta<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">corkscrew\/cavatappi preferred<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">colby jack cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cheddar cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">sharp preferred<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly ground pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">smoked paprika<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">evaporated milk<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">~1 can<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heavy cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mustard<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">Dijon preferred<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-media-toggle-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #888888;color: #888888;border-radius: 3px;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-media-toggle wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-state=\"on\" data-recipe=\"42985\" style=\"background-color: #888888;color: #ffffff;\" aria-label=\"Show instruction media\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-toggle-icon wprm-toggle-icon-active\"><svg 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block;\">Preheat your oven to 350\u00b0F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Once at a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook it according to the package directions. When done, drain well.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><picture class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4865.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4865.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-600x401.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"cavatappi pasta | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4865-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4865.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/picture><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42985-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">While the water is coming to a boil and the pasta cooks, shred the cheese. Grate the cheese with the coarse side of a box grater. Once you finish grating, mix all the cheese together in a large bowl, then divide into two even portions and set aside.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><picture class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4871-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4871-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4871.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4871-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4871-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4871.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4871-600x401.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"grated cheese | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4871-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4871-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4871.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/picture><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42985-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Make the seasoning mix: in a small bowl, stir together the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Set it aside.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><picture class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-600x401.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"spice mix | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4867.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/picture><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42985-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. When melted, add 1\/2 of the seasoning mix. Stir, bringing out the aromatics. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until everything bubbles slightly and looks incorporated.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><picture class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4872-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4872-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4872.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4872-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4872-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4872.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4872-600x401.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"roux | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4872-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4872-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4872.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/picture><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42985-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Slowly stream in the evaporated milk while whisking to ensure there are no lumps. Next, add the heavy cream, whisking constantly. Whisk in the Dijon and remaining seasoning mix. Let the sauce come to a simmer and thicken, giving it an occasional whisk.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><picture class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4874-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4874-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4874.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4874-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4874-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4874.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4874-600x401.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"tini mac and cheese sauce | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4874-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4874-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4874.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/picture><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42985-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add HALF of the cheese. Turn the heat to low (or remove it from the heat if needed) and slowly melt in 1\/2 of the cheese, handful by handful, making sure the cheese melts before adding more.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><picture class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4879-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4879-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4879.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4879-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4879-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4879.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4879-600x401.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"tini mac and cheese sauce | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4879-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4879-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4879.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/picture><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42985-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in the drained pasta, making sure to coat all the noodles in sauce.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><picture class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4880-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4880-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4880.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4880-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4880-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4880.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4880-600x401.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"tini mac and cheese | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4880-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4880-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4880.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/picture><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42985-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Grab your casserole dish and add 1\/2 of the mac and cheese to the bottom of the dish, spreading evenly. Layer on 1\/2 of the remaining cheese then the remaining mac and cheese. <\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><picture class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-600x401.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"layering mac and cheese | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4882.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/picture><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42985-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Finish by evenly layering on the last of the shredded cheese.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><picture class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4885-600x401.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4885-1024x684.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4885.webp 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4885-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4885-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4885.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4885-600x401.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"tini mac and cheese ready to bake | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"401\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4885-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4885-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tini-mac-cheese-4885.jpg 1450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/picture><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-42985-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top melts and bubbles. Broil for 2 minutes to give it a crispy crust, the remove, let sit for a bit so you don\u2019t burn yourself, scoop and enjoy!<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\"><picture class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-600x400.webp 600w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-1024x683.webp 1024w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-1536x1025.webp 1536w,https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-2048x1366.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-600x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"tini mac and cheese | www.iamafoodblog.com\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/iamafoodblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/tini-mac-cheese-4894w-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"><\/picture><\/div> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-42985-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serves about 10 as a side or 5-6 as a main dish.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-42985-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Estimated Nutrition<\/h4><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-label\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;color: #000000;\">\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-title\">Nutrition Facts<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-recipe\">Tini\u2019s Mac and Cheese<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-line nutrition-line-big\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-serving\">\n\t\t\t\t\tAmount Per Serving\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calories<\/strong> 743<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\">Calories from Fat 426<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"nutrition-line\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item\">\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>% Daily Value*<\/strong><\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-fat\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Fat<\/strong> 47.3g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>73%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Saturated Fat 29.3g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>183%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-cholesterol\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Cholesterol<\/strong> 139mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>46%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Sodium<\/strong> 843mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>37%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Potassium<\/strong> 164mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>5%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong> 40.3g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>13%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber\"><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Fiber 1.6g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>7%<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar\"><span 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