Description
White cheddar mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a creamy white cheddar sauce enveloping perfectly cooked elbow macaroni. This simple yet indulgent recipe delivers rich, nutty flavors and is sure to impress at family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its velvety texture and crispy topping, every bite feels like a warm hug. Get ready to indulge in cheesy goodness that brings smiles with every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente (7-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour for about one minute until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded white cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Combine cooked pasta with the cheese sauce, stirring well to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg