The Best Easy Mac and Cheese

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    920 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Easy Mac and Cheese

This creamy and fast mac and cheese recipe is made with both cheddar pub cheese and shredded cheddar cheese for a deliciously rich and indulgent dinner recipe that's ready in about 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni large
  • 4 tablespoons butter salted
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 ounces Pub cheese
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder ground
  • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente.
  2. Drain and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot.
  4. Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly until a roux starts to form, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Slowly add in the half and half and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in the cheeses and seasonings until fully melting.
  7. Stir in the cooked pasta and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 920kcal (46%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 63g (97%) Saturated Fat 37g (185%) Polyunsaturated Fat 21g (124%) Trans Fat 2g (100%) Cholesterol 185mg (62%) Sodium 980mg (41%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 920 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 920kcal 46%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 63g 97%
Saturated Fat 37g 185%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21g 124%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 185mg 62%
Sodium 980mg 41%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

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

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