Creamy Mexican Macaroni and Cheese by This Old Gal

cavatappi pasta, butter, dry ground mustard seed, hot pepper sauce, kosher salt, heavy cream, sharp cheddar cheese, oaxaca cheese, cream cheese

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 3 min
Total Time: 8 min

Category: Mac & Cheese

– 1 pound Cavatappi Pasta (or other pasta)
– 2 tablespoons Butter
– 2 teaspoons Dry/Ground Mustard Seed
– 1 tablespoon Hot Pepper Sauce
– 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt (or 1 teaspoon Sea Salt)
– 4 cups Fresh Water
– 12 oz Heavy Cream (or Evaporated Milk)
– 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
– 1 1/2 cups Oaxaca Cheese (shredded (Monterey Jack or Gruyere work well too)
– 2 tablespoons Cream Cheese (optional)

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 3 min
Total Time: 8 min