Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mac and Cheese by Platesbykody

Ingredients

• 450g (16 oz) pasta, such as shells or elbow macaroni
• 450g (1 lb) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 950ml (1 quart) heavy cream
• 75g (1/3 cup) butter
• 3 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder or golden garlic seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 box red lobster cheddar bay biscuit mix (plus required ingredients on package)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven according to the cheddar bay biscuit mix package instructions.
2. Prepare the cheddar bay biscuit dough following the box directions and set aside.
3. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes; drain and set aside.
4. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add diced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic seasoning, simmering for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Whisk in the shredded cheese until smooth and fully melted into a creamy sauce.
7. Combine the cooked pasta with the cheese sauce in a large baking dish.
8. Drop spoonfuls of the prepared biscuit dough evenly over the top of the macaroni and cheese.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese sauce is bubbling.