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The Best Mac and Cheese Ever
Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that combines tender pasta with a creamy, rich cheese sauce, often baked to golden perfection for a comforting and indulgent dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 1016 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni or cavatappi
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 tablespoons 1 stick unsalted butter divided
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 12 ounces Extra Sharp Cheddar grated (4 cups)
- 4 ounces gruyere grated (1 cup)
- 4 oz Swiss cheese grated (1 cup)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Boil macaroni in a large pot with well salted water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cream, milk, and butter over low heat until butter is melted.
- Stir in flour and whisk until creamy smooth.
- Slowly stir in cheese, letting it melt in small batches as you add to mixture.
- When macaroni is al dente, drain water well and add to cheese sauce.
- Stir to evenly coat.
- Top with fresh grated pepper and parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
1016kcal
(51%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
77g
(118%)
Saturated Fat
47g
(235%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
25g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
231mg
(77%)
Sodium
603mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1016
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 1016kcal | 51% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 77g | 118% |
| Saturated Fat | 47g | 235% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25g | 147% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 231mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 603mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.