Description
Indulge in the Ultimate White Cheddar Mac and Cheese That’s Silky Smooth, a delightful comfort food that promises to please everyone at your table. This creamy pasta dish combines rich white cheddar and cream cheese for a velvety sauce that coats every bite of perfectly cooked elbow macaroni. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is quick enough to prepare in under 30 minutes. With its irresistible texture and flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Customize it with your preferred mix-ins or serve it alongside fresh salads or grilled meats for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups short pasta (elbow macaroni)
- 2 cups shredded aged white cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta al dente in boiling salted water, then drain.
- In the same pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter and stir in cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in whole milk until combined, then add shredded white cheddar until melted.
- Fold in the cooked pasta until evenly coated with the cheese sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg