Macaroni and Cheese with Heavy Cream

Name: Macaroni and Cheese with Heavy Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow macaroni; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups heavy cream; 8 ounces White Cheddar Cheese; 1 cup milk

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
10
Calories
461 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine
American

Macaroni and Cheese with Heavy Cream

Phillip Golden

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Make the creamiest stovetop macaroni and cheese with heavy cream for a rich, velvety texture. This easy, 30-minute recipe uses simple ingredients for a homemade classic that's a hundred times better than boxed mac!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces White Cheddar Cheese shredded
1 cup milk room temperature

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Instructions

Cook elbow macaroni according to package (about 9-10 minutes). Drain and set to the side in a colander.
In the same pot the pasta was cooked in, melt the butter on high heat. Then reduce to medium heat and add stir in the flour. Once the butter and flour have created a paste (also known as a roux) add in the heavy cream, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Whisk together and let simmer (do not allow it to boil).
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cheese. Add in the elbow macaroni just before all the cheese is melted. Mix until all of the elbow macaroni has been covered with the creamy cheese sauce. Then begin to stir in the room temperature milk. Let sit 1-2 minutes, then mix again and serve.

Notes

I love to dirty just one pot! If you are in a rush and don't mind dishes, you can always make the sauce separately while the noodles boil.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1c Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 85mg (28%) Sodium 290mg (12%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1037IU (21%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 232mg (23%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1c
Calories	461kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	38g	13%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	29g	45%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	85mg	28%
Sodium	290mg	12%
Potassium	204mg	4%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1037IU	21%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Calcium	232mg	23%
Iron	1mg	6%