Description
A rich and creamy mac and cheese featuring white cheddar, bringing warmth and nostalgia to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and drizzle with olive oil.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream; stir until thickened (3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, add shredded white cheddar, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard powder, and nutmeg.
- Fold in the cooked pasta to coat in cheese sauce.
- Pour into a greased baking dish. Mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
For a healthier version, use whole-grain pasta and consider lower-fat cheese. Adding vegetables like broccoli can enhance nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mac and cheese, comfort food, creamy pasta