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White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Made from scratch with only a few ingredients, this white cheddar mac and cheese combines the creamy goodness of a classic macaroni and cheese with the rich, bold flavor of white cheddar cheese. The contrast of the tangy, sharp white cheddar in a smooth, velvety sauce sets this recipe apart from others, plus the kids will love it too!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pipette pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta to al denté, according to package directions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, drain and set aside.
  • In the same pot, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.
  • Slowly whisk in milk, allowing it to heat through then lower heat to medium.
  • Add cheese 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until melted.
  • Return pasta to dutch oven and stir until pasta is well coated with sauce. Add 1-2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Garnish and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal Carbohydrates: 47g Protein: 16g Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 9g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 43mg Sodium: 379mg Potassium: 243mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 5g Vitamin A: 469IU Calcium: 288mg Iron: 1mg