Okay, so I’ve been craving that California Pizza Kitchen mac n cheese for a while now. It’s just so creamy and cheesy, you know? I finally decided to stop being lazy and just make the darn thing myself. Figured it couldn’t be that hard, right?
First, I dug around online for a recipe. Found a few, but most of them looked way too complicated. Then I stumbled upon one that claimed to be just like the real deal, and get this – it only had four ingredients! Seemed too good to be true, but I was feeling adventurous, so I went for it.
Get the Ingredients Ready
Here’s what I grabbed from my pantry and fridge:
- Pasta – The recipe called for rotini, which I happened to have. Score!
- Velveeta cheese – Yeah, I know, not exactly gourmet, but hey, it melts like a dream.
- Heavy cream – This is where the creamy magic happens.
- Unsalted butter – Just a couple of tablespoons to add some richness.
Cook the Pasta
Boiled some water and cooked a whole box of rotini. I kept an eye on the pot like a hawk, stirring it now and then. Finally, it was al dente, so I drained it and set it aside.
Make the Cheese Sauce
While the pasta was cooking, I started the sauce. Melted the butter in a saucepan, then I cut the velveeta cheese into chunks and tossed them in. Kept stirring until it was all melty and smooth. Then, I poured in the heavy cream and whisked it all together. It was looking super creamy already, I’m not gonna lie, I was getting excited!
Combine Everything
Once the sauce was ready, I dumped the cooked pasta into the saucepan and mixed everything up. Coated every single piece of that rotini with that cheesy goodness. It smelled amazing, and my mouth was seriously watering.
Taste and Serve
Now for the moment of truth, I served up a big bowl and took a bite. And oh boy was it good! It was really close to the California Pizza Kitchen version. Super creamy, cheesy, and just plain delicious. I was so proud of myself for pulling this off. I wolfed down the whole bowl in like five minutes, no joke.
Honestly, this recipe is a total winner. It’s easy, it’s quick, and it tastes almost exactly like the real thing. If you’re a fan of California Pizza Kitchen’s mac n cheese, you gotta try this. Trust me, you won’t regret it! I definitely see myself making this again. Maybe I’ll even experiment a bit next time, add some bacon or something. The possibilities are endless!
