4.9 from 24 votes
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 920 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb large elbow macaroni
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces Pub cheese
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot.
- Once melted, sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly until a roux starts to form, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Slowly add in the half and half and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cheeses and seasonings until fully melting.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
920kcal
(46%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
63g
(97%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
21g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
980mg
(41%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 920
% 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.