White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    907 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese is super creamy and filled with rich, decadent flavor. This pasta recipe is the perfect comforting side dish for potlucks, holidays or even weeknight dinners!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 ounces shell pasta
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 cups sharp white Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Bread crumb topping for serving

  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cook the 16 ounces shell pasta according to the package directions until it is just al dente. Drain the pasta and drizzle a small amount of oil over them, toss the oil in the noodles to keep them from sticking together and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, melt ½ cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Whisk in ½ cup all-purpose flour to create a roux. Gradually pour in 2 cups whole milk and 2 cups heavy whipping cream. Continue to stir while bringing everything up to temp and thickening the sauce.
  3. Add in 4 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and cooked pasta. Stir to incorporate everything well and remove from heat.

For the bread crumb topping

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs, melted 3 tablespoons unsalted butter,1 teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix well.
  3. Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly across the baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.
  4. Serve the mac and cheese with the breadcrumbs sprinkled over the top. Add more salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 907kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 60g (92%) Saturated Fat 36g (180%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 906mg (38%) Potassium 374mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2059IU (41%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 564mg (56%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 907 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 907kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 60g 92%
Saturated Fat 36g 180%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 906mg 38%
Potassium 374mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2059IU 41%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 564mg 56%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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