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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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