Shells and White Cheddar

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2.5

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    857 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Shells and White Cheddar

This homemade Shells and White Cheddar is the ultimate dreamboat of stovetop mac and cheese: smooth, velvety, cheesy, creamy, all stirred together with pasta.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 lbs shell pasta
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 3/4 cups milk I used 1%, but anything is fine
  • 1/2 lb Beechers Flagship cheese grated
  • 1/2 lb sharp white cheddar grated
  • healthy pinch nutmeg just under 1/8 tsp
  • salt & lots of pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Bring large pot of water to boil and cook pasta until al dente. Set aside.
  2. Place hot pot back on the heat and melt butter. Sprinkle in flour and whisk to smooth out any lumps. Cook 1 minute over medium heat. Pour in milk and whisk again. Cook 5-6 minutes until sauce starts to thicken slightly. Try not to boil the milk**! This will cause it to curdle, making your sauce grainy.
  3. Sprinkle in grated cheeses 1 handful at a time, whisking in to melt before adding in remaining cheese. Add in nutmeg, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings. Pour in pasta and stir to coat. Serve immediately.
  4. ** if your sauce curdles and has that grainy consistency, use an immersion blender to creamify it! It totally has worked for me in the past and makes all the difference!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 857kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 94g (31%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 106mg (35%) Sodium 574mg (24%) Potassium 475mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1114IU (22%) Calcium 697mg (70%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 857 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 857kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 94g 31%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 106mg 35%
Sodium 574mg 24%
Potassium 475mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 1114IU 22%
Calcium 697mg 70%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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