Description
A rich and creamy mac and cheese made with white cheddar for a smooth, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Reduce heat and stir in shredded white cheddar until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add a splash of heavy cream.
- Substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: creamy mac and cheese, white cheddar pasta, homemade mac and cheese