Rude Mac & Cheese

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Rude Mac & Cheese

Creamy • Spicy • Comforting

Ingredients

Cheese Blend

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
¾ cup cream cheese, softened

Béchamel Base

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk, warmed
1 cup heavy cream
1–2 teaspoons kosher salt (adjust to taste)

Seasoning

3 tablespoons Adassa OG No.14™

Pasta

12 oz cavatappi

Method

1. Cook Your Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta until barely al dente.
Drain and set aside.

2. Make the Béchamel

Melt butter over medium heat.
Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes. Whisk in warm milk until smooth.
Add heavy cream, cream cheese, and salt.
Simmer 5–6 minutes until thickened.

3. Build the OG-Infused Cheese Sauce

Reduce heat to low.
Add cheddar, Gruyère, Parmesan; whisk until melted.
Add Adassa OG No.14™ and stir to combine.

4. Combine Pasta & Sauce

Fold cooked pasta into cheese sauce.
Transfer to buttered baking dish.

5. Bake

Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.
Broil 1–2 minutes for golden top.