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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!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 907 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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For the bread crumb topping
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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.
- Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly across the baking sheet and bake for 5-8 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the mac and cheese with the breadcrumbs sprinkled over the top. Add more salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.