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Skillet Creamy Mac and Cheese
Skillet Creamy Mac and Cheese is the perfect cheesy comfort food recipe with heavy cream, Velveeta cheese, and tender macaroni noodles.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
8
Servings
Calories:
348 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni , uncooked (2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup milk whole
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 3/4 pound processed cheese cubed, Velveeta brand
Instructions
- Cook the pasta one minute shy of the directions on the box and drain (do not rinse).
- In a large heavy skillet add the butter on medium heat.
- Melt the butter and whisk in the flour until well combined.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and milk until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk in the Velveeta cheese until creamy.
- Add in the pasta, stir well and cook for 30 seconds until pasta is heated through.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
843mg
(35%)
Potassium
265mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
979IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
297mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 843mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 979IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.