Tini’s viral mac and cheese broke the internet — with over 81 million views on TikTok and hundreds of other creators giving it a try, we had to jump on the trend. We made the viral mac and cheese and followed every step in Tini’s process, and while it did sound tedious for a simple recipe that can be made from a box, this might just be the best mac and cheese we’ve ever consumed.
This recipe will please a crowd no matter what the occasion. With the perfect cheese pull, flavourful pasta bites that burst with saucy goodness, spices that elevate the dish, and a crunchy top layer, this mac and cheese is delicious. If you’re hosting a dinner or heading to a holiday event, we highly suggest you make the viral baked mac and cheese recipe.
Now, while it’s mouthwatering, we would also like to mention that it contains a lot of cheese, like a lot. So, if lactose is not your friend, you might want to stay clear of this mac and cheese. While I could eat a lot of this dish, it was quite heavy.
Without further ado, here is Tini’s viral mac and cheese recipe so you can get your chance at trying the rich and appetizing pasta.
Related: Stovetop Mac and Cheese
ingredients
directions
Start by cooking the pasta, according to the instructions on the package. Be sure not to overcook the pasta because you will place the pasta in the oven at a later step allowing it to cook further.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Shred all the cheese and divide it into two bowls. Note: This took me around 9 minutes to do, which is the most tedious step in the recipe, but then it’s smooth sailing from here.
Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and separate into two halves.
Melt the butter in a pot, and then once melted add flour and half the seasoning until you create a roux.
Slowly pour evaporated milk, while consistently whisking on medium heat, and then pour in heavy cream and rest of the seasoning.
Once there are no lumps and a thick texture forms, lower heat to low and gradually add in half the cheese. Keep whisking to avoid lumps.
Mix the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce until fully incorporated.
Add a layer of macaroni, then a layer of cheese, more macaroni and them the rest of the cheese.
Bake the mac and cheese for 30 to 40 minutes until all the cheese is melted. And then, broil for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
Serve immediately to enjoy the cheesy and gooey goodness of Tini’s mac and cheese.
