5.0 from 9 votes
New Orleans Mac and Cheese
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 374 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 8 oz Spaghetti or any pasta of your choice
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 500 ml half and half
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Assemble your ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Over medium heat, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Cook until they are golden brown in color, about 30 seconds.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine well.
- Add half and half gradually, whisking 30-60 seconds, between each addition. Do this until the sauce has thickened.
- Now, stir in heavy cream until the sauce is smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Lower the heat to low and whisk half of the cheeses until they are melted. Remove the pan from heat.
- Place the spaghetti into the sauce made and stir until the pasta is fully coated with sauce.
- Top it with remaining cheeses and bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
285mg
(12%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
708IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
359mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 708IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 359mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.